Contents
The Commissioner’s conclusions
The Committee’s consideration of the case
Credibility of Mr Vaz’s version of events
The incident on 27 August 2016
Reliability of the audio-recording and transcript
Purpose of the encounter and alleged ‘steering’ of the conversation
Alleged willingness to buy drugs
The events of 27 August 2016: conclusions
Other arguments adduced by Mr Vaz in his defence
Interpretation of Paragraph 16 of the 2015 Code
“Purely private and personal life”
Parliamentary role / public confidence and trust in Parliament
Mr Vaz’s conduct during the inquiry
Comments on the Commissioner’s findings
Appendix: Memorandum from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards—Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP
Introduction: the reason for this Memorandum, its structure and content
The role of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
Summary of key steps in the inquiry
Evidence - arranged in chronological order of events since 27 August 2016
The Evidence provided by Trinity Mirror plc
What happened on 27 August 2016?
Mr Vaz’s conduct during this inquiry
Mr Vaz’s comments on the draft Memorandum
Published oral and written evidence
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 28 October 2019