A Bill to provide for a statutory code of conduct for Ministers of the Crown; for a statutory code of conduct for Members of the House of Commons and Members of the House of Lords; for a statutory code of conduct for councillors in England; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Debbie AbrahamsLabour (Co-op)
12 February 2025
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This Bill would create legally binding codes of conduct for Ministers of the Crown, Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and councillors in England. It sets out the standards expected of these public office holders and how breaches would be dealt with, aiming to raise standards and accountability across public life.
The Bill had its first reading in the Commons on 20 March 2024 and is currently at the second reading in the Commons; it will need to pass further stages before becoming law.
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20 Mar 2024
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
