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<p>A revised model contract for special advisers was published on 19 September. The
changes made reflect improvements to align the policies that apply to special advisers
including on parental leave rights, clarification of the provisions relating to severance
payments, and an explanation of the disciplinary procedure which reflects the longstanding
role of the Prime Minister in the appointment of all special advisers.</p><p>The last
update to the Special Adviser’s Code of Conduct was in December 2016. This document
is kept under regular review. In December of last year, the Minister for the Constitution
announced work to review how special advisers’ terms can be made clearer and consistent
(19 December 2018 Vol. 651, [HCWS1216]). This work is ongoing.</p>
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