I did look for evidence of dress code (sado) and amazing what you can find on line. Still can't see anything about dress code for Special Advisers (if that's what he is). Just find this interesting:
This is also referenced
https://assets.publishing.service.g...ment_data/file/566900/CSMC_November_2016.docx nothing really specific on Dress Code
An extract:
We do not have a specific dress code. Information relating to dress code is contained in the Ministry of Justice’ Conduct Policy which is available to all staff on the Intranet site. The relevant excerpt is shown below.
3.4 Dress
Under the Civil Service Code you will:
‘always act in a way that is professional and that deserves the confidence of all those you deal with’.
In some instances our customers will expect us to present a smart or professional appearance while at work or on official business. If there is a particular business need, you may need to follow a certain dress code. In these circumstances, managers should:
- make sure we do not discriminate for any reason
- consider what is appropriate dress to meet the business need and avoid being unnecessarily strict
- remember that if an employee’s religion means they must follow a particular dress code, this must be respected
- make sure that, if necessary, employees wear identification badges or security passes
- give staff uniforms if needed, for example, gowns for court ushers.
You will not wear badges or display slogans or anything which shows you are a member of a particular political party. You may wear small badges showing your membership of a civil service trade union.
Because we have a number of business needs, we do not have a standard dress code. As a result, this guidance is meant to provide a framework only. Ask your manager what dress code is in place in your workplace. Your managers will normally discuss your dress code with local trade-union representatives.
The underline section is a possible to "no scruffy look" but then he just advises Boris and maybe he's not bothered?
This isn't a recent sloppiness by DC, he's always dressed like that before he became target No.1.
I can only find one picture where he has a tie when he was summoned to an official committee hearing.
Anyway, all irrelevant really as he clearly broke the Covid-19 guide on not leaving home with symptoms.