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OverviewThe Parliamentary Standards Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons on 23 June and is expected to complete all of its Commons stages on 1 July, is intended to create a system of independent regulation of MPs' salaries, allowances and financial interests. The Committee notes the Bill is being rushed into the statute book and will not receive proper scrutiny as a result. In its view, the Bill is not compatible with Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights, in respect of an MP's right to a fair hearing. It recommends that the Bill should be amended to include procedural safeguards - such as the opportunity to call and examine witnesses - where disciplinary action is being considered. The report also recommends that there should be a right of appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council against decisions of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and the House of Commons which amount either to the determination of a criminal charge or which determine an MP's civil rights. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Human RightsPublisher: TSO Imprint: Stationery Office Books Volume: Session 2008-09, 124 ISBN: 9780108444524ISBN 10: 010844452 Pages: 17 Publication Date: 06 July 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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