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Review of the role and effectiveness of non-executive directors (Higg's Review), 2003

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Summary

In April 2002 the Secretary of State, Patricia Hewitt, and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, appointed Derek Higgs to lead a short independent review of the role and effectiveness of non-executive directors. Derek Higgs published his report on 20th January 2003. The report includes: guidance for non-executive directors, guidance for the chairman and a proposal for a revised combined code. The full report can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate document link on the right of the screen or alternatively you can click on the link for the relevant section of the report you are interested in. The Government warmly welcomed the recommendations of the Higgs Review. To view the Government's press release responding to the Higgs Review please click on the appropriate link on the right of the screen.

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Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2003

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Department of Trade and Industry (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Administrative, Support, Waste Management
  • Public administration
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality

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