THE UK HONOURS SYSTEM The Network of Networks Gender Q2 Meeting – Charles Russell Speechlys LLP 27 April 2016
Today’s Presentation 1. Background, how the honours system works; perceptions and reality 2. Who gets honours? 3. How to nominate 2
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How does the system work? Two lists per year: Birthday and New Year Several elements: • Prime Minister’s list (c1300 names) • Defence Secretary’s list (200 names) • Foreign Secretary’s list (150 names) • Others (The Queen’s personal list, some overseas countries) 4
Recent Reforms 1993 (John Major): • End of automaticity • Introduction of public nominations: now 10,000 enquiries a year, leading to 3,000 nominations 2005 (Tony Blair): • Independent Selection Committees. • PM passes recommendations direct to HMQ 2012 (David Cameron): • Philanthropy and Political Service Committees • Reintroduction of British Empire Medal 5
ANNEX 1 Summary ¡of ¡Honours ¡Process The ¡ Queen Timeline ¡of ¡c. ¡6 ¡months ¡for ¡ Department ¡nominations, ¡and ¡up ¡ to ¡18 ¡months ¡for ¡public ¡ nominations ¡due ¡to ¡extra ¡ PM verification Honours ¡Committee Main ¡Honours ¡Committee (Chaired ¡by ¡Head ¡of ¡Civil ¡ Service) (review ¡and ¡recommend) Philanthropy Expert ¡ Committees ¡ X9 ¡ (sift ¡and ¡ Arts ¡& ¡ Economy Sc&T Sport State Health Education CVLS Parliamentary recommend) media Depts Cabinet (Sift ¡and ¡ Office Prioritise) Via ¡ website Stakeholder ¡Suggestions General Public
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Who gets them? At New Year 2016 there were 1196 honours: 1044 (87%) were at OBE, MBE and BEM level 76% working in their local community in some way 48% were women (38% women at K/D/C levels) 5.7% from ethnic minority communities 12% from industry and the economy 9
Who do you know who deserves an honour? • Everyone knows one worthy candidate! • Someone who has . . . – made an impact on their workplace/community – exemplified the very best sustained and selfless voluntary service – gained the respect of their peers – changed things for the better – improved the lot of those less able to help themselves 10
What makes a good nomination? • Describe what is special about your candidate’s achievements • How have they made a difference? • How have they have overcome obstacles or gone the extra mile? • How are they head and shoulders above their peers or a role model to others? • Don’t just produce a CV or job description! 11
Where do I start? Download a nomination pack from www.gov.uk/honours Or phone 020 7276 2777. And be prepared to provide at least two independent letters of support. Then be patient (though you can ring the Cabinet Office for a progress report) . . . . . . and remember that not all nominations will succeed. To watch the webinar with more information text QUEENS To 07903 567716 12
A great opportunity Honours are a wonderful encouragement • To individuals • To organisations and businesses • To communities Who do you want to recognise? 13
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