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 Standard Note reproduces the text of a letter and accompanying set of suggestions prepared by Robert Rogers, Clerk of Legislation, for circulation to the Leader of the House, Shadow Leaders, Whips, and Chairs of relevant Committees, and those Members intending to stand in the election for Speaker, due to take place on Monday 22 June. It is reproduced in this form for the convenience of other Members.
Suggestions for possible changes to the procedure and business of the House- a note by the Clerks (72KB PDF)
This Standard Note reproduces the text of a letter and accompanying set of suggestions prepared by Robert Rogers, Clerk of Legislation, for circulation to the Leader of the House, Shadow Leaders, Whips, and Chairs of relevant Committees, and those Members intending to stand in the election for Speaker, due to take place on Monday 22 June 2009. It is reproduced in this form for the convenience of other Members.
This note is no longer being updated. For additional information, see the 2010 note Reform of the House of Commons: decisions taken on 22 February and 4 March 2010.
Suggestions for possible changes to the procedure and business of the House- a note by the Clerks (72KB 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.