code of conduct, guide to the rules, regulations
Review of Code of Conduct examined
11 March 2016
The Committee on Standards holds an evidence session looking at the Parliamentary Commissioner's independent review of the Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules.
- Watch Parliament TV: Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules
- Inquiry: Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules
- Committee on Standards
Witnesses
Tuesday 15 March 2016, Committee Room 15, Palace of Westminster
At 9.45am
- Kathryn Hudson, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
At 10.15am
- Lord Bew, Chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life
- Alex Runswick, Director, Unlock Democracy
- Dr Elizabeth David-Barrett, Lecturer in Politics, University of Sussex
Focus of the session
The following issues are examined:
- Whether the Code is fit for purpose and what that purpose should be
- Who is the Code for
- How far is it understood by the public
- What can be learnt from the experience of other jurisdictions
- What changes need to be made to the Code
Background
- Parliamentary Commissioner's current consultation on the Code of Conduct 2016
- Current Code of Conduct for Members and Guide to the Rules