There is a lot of talk about crises of confidence. Codes of conduct, almost everywhere, are generally the result of crises of confidence. Often, rules are established or certain issues are addressed after scandals, for example. We must always work on trust. I don't know exactly what defines an ongoing crisis of confidence, but the primary objective of all codes of conduct for elected officials or senior civil servants is to ensure their integrity, which is essential to maintaining and strengthening public confidence. As for whether or not we are succeeding in this, I leave that to your judgment.
