Select committee: Women and Equalities Committee
Conclusion 14
Fifth report - Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
Published 2 Mar 2022
Paragraph 104
Addressed to Government Equalities Office
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
We welcome the recent changes to Standing Orders that are intended to allow the triggering of recall petitions in relation to MPs sanctioned by the Independent Expert Panel to suspensions from the House for the minimum duration set out in the Recall of MPs Act 2015. While the delay in bringing forward the necessary motion was regrettable, the application of amended Standing Orders to be read alongside the Act should now correct the error. This must now be seen to be effective in applicable cases; if not, the law must be changed for the avoidance of any uncertainty and to act as an effective deterrent to inappropriate and harmful behaviours.
From: Women and Equalities Committee, Fifth report - Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons (HC 131), paragraph 104, 2 March 2022
Government response
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