Games body needs ethical code
31 Aug 2007 | by David Singleton
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) has moved to clarify its position regarding codes of conduct in the public affairs industry.
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The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) has moved to clarify its position regarding codes of conduct in the public affairs industry.
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