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 describes the Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 and places it in context
Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 [Bill 143 2014-15] (275KB PDF)
The Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 accelerates the entry of women to the Lords Spiritual, the bishops who sit in the House of Lords, by filling vacancies with female bishops instead of the usual longest-serving bishop. This will be for a 10 year period.
Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill 2014-15 [Bill 143 2014-15] (275KB 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.