Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 22241
Peers: Convictions
Tabled: 6 January 2025
Answered: 14 January 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of legislation for revoking peerages in cases involving serious criminal convictions.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsCurrently, a member of the House of Lords automatically ceases to be a member if they are convicted of a criminal offence and given a custodial sentence of more than one year. Additionally, the House may expel members who have breached the Code of Conduct...
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