Contents
The present system of sanctions in non-ICGS cases
Rectification by the Commissioner
Sanctions imposed by the Committee
Publication of Report but no further action
Apology required by the Committee
Repayment required by the Committee
Miscellaneous sanctions imposed by the Committee
Compliance with the Committee’s requirements
Sanctions imposed by the House following recommendation from the Committee
Suspension (and possible recall)
Withholding of resettlement grant or “loss of office” grant
Criticism of the existing sanctions regime
The Committee’s role in relation to ICGS
ICGS sanctions against Members
Proposals for the future (1): Consistency in imposing sanctions
Comparison with other Parliaments and Assemblies
Table 1: Aggravating and mitigating factors
Proposals for the future (2): A new suite of sanctions
How far should the House delegate the power to impose sanctions?
Proposed sanctions in ICGS and non-ICGS cases
Table 2: Sanctions in ICGS cases
Table 3: Sanctions in non-ICGS cases
Commentary on the proposed sanctions
Informal resolution [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Words of advice (ICGS and non-ICGS cases)
Correction of Register [non-ICGS cases]
Requirement to attend training [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Apologies [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Repayment of money [non-ICGS cases]
Withdrawal of services (including travel) [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Dismissal from select committee [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Repayment of costs of investigation [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Salary or allowances withheld without suspension [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Suspension or expulsion [ICGS and non-ICGS cases]
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 2: Standards & Privileges – recommended sanctions 1995–2020
Appendix 3: The Independent Expert Panel
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 21 July 2020