Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 22242
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, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to expand the grounds under which a peerage can be revoked to include crimes involving (a) sexual offences and (b) abuse of power.
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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