House Of Commons Committee On Standards The House Of Commons Code Of Conduct And The Criminal Law Hc 903

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 0215064887

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House of Commons - Committee on Standards: The House of Commons Code of Conduct and the Criminal Law - HC 903 by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards Pdf

The Committee, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and the Metropolitan Police have reaffirmed and redrafted the existing concordat on the complaints system and the criminal law. The concordat is concerned with operational matters. It would be inappropriate for it to set down the possible effect of parliamentary privilege on any future legal proceedings. This report sets out in more detail the relationship between the inquiries conducted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and the Committee and those conducted by the police, and to correct some misunderstandings of the effect of parliamentary privilege on court proceedings. Privilege protects parliamentary proceedings and the core functions of Parliament, it does not provide a haven from the general criminal law. It is not for the Committee or the Commissioner to decide whether criminal conduct has occurred: it is for the prosecuting authorities to make that case, and for the court to decide. The Committee will not attempt to usurp the functions of the prosecuting authorities. Parliaments and Governments in other jurisdictions have been criticised for encouraging political prosecutions. In recent decades there have been occasions when parliamentary proceedings might have cut across criminal investigations.. Each case has to be considered on its own merits as the relationship between committee proceedings and criminal investigations will vary, but it is right that Parliament should exercise self restraint in considering cases where prosecutions may ensue. Where a crime is committed within the House of Commons, this may well also constitute a contempt of Parliament

Author : Alexander Horne,Louise Thompson,Ben Yong
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509934102

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Parliament and the Law by Alexander Horne,Louise Thompson,Ben Yong Pdf

The third edition of Parliament and the Law presents a timely and valuable resource covering recent developments. Brexit, the #MeToo movement, and the COVID-19 pandemic all presented Parliament with a series of challenges. This edition includes new chapters on Brexit, legislation and scrutiny, the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster treaty scrutiny, votes of confidence and the Fixed Term Parliament Act, and the financing of Parliament. This is a multi-disciplinary work authored by lawyers, political scientists, parliamentary officials, and practitioners and is supported by the Study of Parliament Group (SPG).

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780215075987

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HC 661 - Mr Peter Boone by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Legislators
ISBN : 9780215085856

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HC 1076 The Code Of Conduct together with The Guide To The Rules Relating To The Conduct Of Members by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

The Code of Conduct provides a set of rules to which Members must adhere. Some of these rules are supported by more detailed guidance. Those set out in this Guide relate to the registration and declaration of interests, and to paid lobbying. The Guide also sets out the procedure for inquiries by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The Guide to the Rules and amendments to it are approved by means of Resolutions of the House of Commons. This Guide therefore carries the authority of the House. The House has agreed that its previous resolutions in relation to the conduct of Members shall be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Code of Conduct and this Guide to the Rules relating to the conduct of Members. The Guide is structured as follows: (1) Chapter 1 of the Guide explains the requirements in relation to the registration of Members' financial interests; (2) Chapter 2 explains the requirements in relation to the declaration of interests in proceedings of the House and on other occasions; (3) Chapter 3 sets out the restrictions on Members engaging in lobbying for reward or consideration; (4) Chapter 4 provides an outline of the Commissioner's remit, and sets out the procedures in relation to the Commissioner's inquiries.

Author : Committee On Standards In Public Life,Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Committee on Standards and Privileges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Conflict of interests
ISBN : 0215008162

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Standards of Conduct in the House of Commons by Committee On Standards In Public Life,Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Committee on Standards and Privileges Pdf

This report by the Commons Select Committee on Standards and Privileges presents their observations on the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (also known as the Wicks Committee) published in November 2002 (Cm. 5663, ISBN 0101566328). It concluded that standards of conduct in the House of Commons were generally high but also made 27 recommendations designed to improve the system of regulation, including the role and appointment of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The Select Committee on Standards and Privileges state their agreement with the vast majority of these recommendations, and where their opinion differs, alternative suggestions are made.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee on Standards
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780215081445

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HC 383 - The Standards System in the House of Commons by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee on Standards Pdf

In January 2013 three lay members became part of a new Committee on Standards. As a result of the lay members' reflections on the experience of their first year in office the Committee on Standards decided to undertake a comprehensive review of the standards system in the House of Commons. There has been a decline in public trust, not just in politics but in other institutions. The expenses scandal played a significant part in reducing public trust, and the Committee do not underestimate its impact. It still has an immense effect on how MPs' activities are seen and reported. The majority of MPs carry out their tasks without any questions raised about the propriety of their actions. The growth in constituency case work suggests that while the public may distrust MPs in general, in practice they are willing to bring individual MPs their problems. MPs have a complex and multi-faceted role, and one of the lessons of the last year has been that there is little understanding of what MPs do, the rules governing their conduct, and the ways in which those rules are enforced. This Report is intended to increase that understanding, as well as to propose improvements. This report sets out the range of functions that an MP undertakes. It describes the various aspects of MPs' work and the limitations of their role. It acknowledges MPs need the freedom to decide their priorities within a potentially infinite workload. The Committee believes self-regulation, with external input, is the appropriate system.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Legislators
ISBN : OCLC:56432300

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Standards of Conduct in the House of Commons by Anonim Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Committee on Standards in Public Life,Sir Nigel Wicks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Legislators
ISBN : 0101566328

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Standards of Conduct in the House of Commons by Great Britain. Committee on Standards in Public Life,Sir Nigel Wicks Pdf

This report reviews the implementation of the recommendations in the Committee's first and sixth report concerning the regulation of standards of conduct in the House. It concludes that although real progress has been made in enforcing high standards, one or two serious cases could have a disproportionate effect on public confidence. Many witnesses identified a lack of clarity in the regulatory arrangements, especially in relation to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and the Committee on Standards and Privileges. There are 27 recommendations, including one that states that ministers who are members of the House should co-operate with any investigation, at all stages.

Author : Stationery Office (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32435087610978

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The Stationery Office Annual Catalogue by Stationery Office (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards,Stationery Office (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0215078675

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The Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards,Stationery Office (Great Britain) Pdf

The House of Commons Code of Conduct sets out the principles and high level rules which should govern MPs' behavior. It is accompanied by a more detailed Guide to the Rules which sets out the detailed requirements for registration and declaration of interests, and the rules relating to lobbying. The Committee on Standards in Public Life has recommended regular review of the Code and Guide.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee G.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0109594002

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Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee G. Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee D.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0109357000

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Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee D. Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee F.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 010934801X

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Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Standing Committee F. Pdf

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Standing Committee B
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0215260325

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Criminal Justice Bill by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Standing Committee B Pdf

Criminal Justice Bill : 25th sitting, Thursday 13 February 2003 (morning)

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Privacy and Injunctions
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0108475719

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Privacy and injunctions by Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Privacy and Injunctions Pdf

This report says Parliament should not introduce any new privacy statute. It concludes that in weighing the competing rights to privacy and freedom of expression, each case must be judged on its own merits. The bar for limiting freedom of expression must be set high, but the courts are now striking a better balance in dealing with applications for privacy injunctions. Criticism that privacy law has been "judge-made", noting that it evolved from the Human Rights Act is rejected. The Committee says the most important step towards improving protection of privacy is to provide for enhanced regulation of the media. The Press Complaints Commission lacked the power, sanctions or independence to be truly effective. Substantial changes to press regulation are needed to ensure that it encompasses all major news publishers including, in time, major bloggers. The Committee makes several recommendations including that the reformed regulator should: have access to a wider range of sanctions, including the power to fine; be cost-free to complainants; be able to determine the size and location of a published apology, and the date of publication; play a greater role in arbitrating and mediating privacy disputes. One possible mechanism the Committee suggests is for advertisers to agree to advertise only in publications that are members of the press regulator and subscribe to its rules. It also concludes that parliamentarians should ensure that material subject to an injunction is only revealed in Parliament when there is good reason to do so