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Corporate Governance Framework
Our corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.
Annex A: Summary of reporting requirements
This Code requires reporting of certain events to individuals with a particular role title. If that person is absent from work, reports should be made to their manager or the person who has adopted their responsibilities in their absence.
Gambling by employees
Paragraph
14
Requirement
Notify Governance team of gambling operators and accounts (if in a regulatory role).
Report wins and/or losses over £500.
Encouraged to report significant wins by close family or companions.
Reported to
Governance Team.
Visits to gambling premises
Paragraph
25, 26, 27, 28
Requirement
Compliance, Enforcement, and Intelligence staff must only visit gambling premises in official capacity or with prior Director consent.
Reported to
Executive Director of Operations or Director.
Shareholdings
Paragraph
34, 35, 36
Requirement
Declare business interests or shareholdings (self or close family) that could be influenced by official position.
Reported to
Head of Governance.
Business interests
Paragraph
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
Requirement
Declare any business interest if involved in related Commission work.
Reported to
Head of Governance.
Outside offers of employment
Paragraph
44, 46
Requirement
Regulatory decision-makers must get written approval before accepting employment with licensees within 6 months of leaving.
Reported to
Head of HR Operations.
Reporting offers of employment
Paragraph
47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
Requirement
Disclose any job approach from regulated or soon-to-be regulated employers:
- Directors or Chief Executive to Chair or Chief Executive
- Other staff to their Director.
Reported to
Chair, Chief Executive or responsible Director.
Gifts and hospitality
Paragraph
53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58
Requirement
Disclose all gifts and hospitality given and received.
Reported to
Head of Governance.
Media enquiries
Paragraph
80
Requirement
Refer all media enquiries.
Reported to
Communications Team.
Improper conduct
Paragraph
82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Requirement
Report suspicions of improper conduct:
- first to Chief Executive or Commissioner
- if unsatisfactory, escalate to DCMS Director.
Reported to
Chief Executive or Commissioner or DCMS Director.
Compliance with this code
Paragraph
87, 88
Requirement
Raise concerns under Public Interest Disclosure Act via Speak Up (Whistleblowing) policy.
Reported to
As per Speak Up (Whistleblowing) policy
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Last updated: 15 December 2025
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