Conduct Committee
The Conduct of Lord Stone of Blackheath
Fourth Report of Session 2019-21 - published 28 July 2020 - HL Paper 112
Contents
Immediate and longer-term effect on CD
Immediate and longer-term effect on GH
Chapter 3: Process and chronology
Chapter 4: Relevant aspects of the code
Parliamentary Behaviour Code and definitions of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct
Chapter 5: Principles relating to investigations and outcomes
Sanctions imposed by the House
Chapter 6: Complaint by CD: account of the key facts and evidence
Chapter 7: Complaint by GH: account of the key facts and evidence
Chapter 8: Analysis and findings
Recognise your power, influence or authority and don’t abuse them
Think about how your behaviour affects others and strive to understand their perspective
Act professionally towards others
Ensure Parliament meets the highest ethical standards of integrity, courtesy and mutual respect
Speak up about any unacceptable behaviour you see
Bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct
Did Lord Stone’s behaviour amount to harassment?
Did Lord Stone’s behaviour meet the criteria for sexual harassment amounting to sexual misconduct?
Did Lord Stone’s behaviour meet the criteria for bullying?
Did Lord Stone’s behaviour amount to harassment?
Did Lord Stone’s behaviour meet the criteria for sexual harassment amounting to sexual misconduct?