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.
Members often ask on behalf of their constituents whether there is any appeal against a decision by the Parliamentary Ombudsman (also called the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration). This note provides guidance on this subject.
Parliamentary Ombudsman: right of Appeal (68KB PDF)
This paper has been superseded by Library briefing 07496, The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform.
Parliamentary Ombudsman: right of Appeal (68KB 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.