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 Note looks at changes to EU scrutiny procedures in 2008 and 2009, as well as other scrutiny issues, such as the Government's use of the scrutiny override and Parliament's role in considering agreement on a "general approach" in the Council of Ministers.
The UK Parliament and European Business: recent reforms and scrutiny issues (157KB PDF)
This Note looks at changes to EU scrutiny procedures in 2008 and 2009, as well as other scrutiny issues, such as the Government’s use of the scrutiny override and Parliament’s role in considering agreement on a “general approach” in the Council of Ministers.
The UK Parliament and European Business: recent reforms and scrutiny issues (157KB 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.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.