Stuart Sterling, head of the UK government’s Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC), steps back from his role following claims of historical sexual misconduct involving a former police colleague. The Independent and other outlets describe him as leading the EIC, a body associated with promoting “highest standards in public life,” working alongside the prime minister.
BBC News reports that the government says Sterling withdraws from his position after allegations that surface from the early 2000s. The Mirror adds additional detail, saying Sterling was investigated twice while a detective at Northamptonshire Police and that he left police after alleged sex assaults. The Daily Mail reports that Sterling has stepped down after a claim he once grabbed a colleague’s breasts in a police station, framing the story around the allegation itself.
