Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
This is a report on the Public Bill Committee Stage of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill. It is designed to complement the Research Paper Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (RP 12/33), which covers in more detail the background to the Bill
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill: Committee Stage Report (611KB PDF)
At Committee Stage, the Government made a number of amendments to the Bill including the introduction of new clauses to the provisions in Part 2 (employment) and Part 6 (copyright and executive pay). No Opposition amendments were agreed to.
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill: Committee Stage Report (611KB PDF)
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
How to take complaints about services provided by local authorities to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.