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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 14 July 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Parliamentary Standards Bill.

Parliamentary Standards Bill

Amendment 49 49: Clause 6, page 5, line 12, leave out subsection (8) and insert— "( ) The procedures referred to in subsection (6) must, in particular, provide a member who is the subject of an investigation or complaint with— (a) a prompt and clear statement of the precise allegations against the member; (b) adequate opportunity to take legal advice and have legal assistance throughout; (c) the opportunity to be heard in person; (d) the opportunity to call relevant witnesses at the relevant time; (e) the opportunity to examine other witnesses; (f) the opportunity to attend meetings at which evidence is given, and to receive transcripts of evidence; (g) the benefit of a standard of proof of beyond reasonable doubt where the allegation amounts to a criminal charge, and of the balance of probabilities in all other cases."

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c1144-5 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Codes of practice Appeals Conduct Allowances Advocacy British constitution Committee on Standards in Public Life Employment Housing Finance Families Human rights House of Commons Judiciary Freedom of expression Pay Powers Membership Public appointments Members Members' interests Privy Council Parliament Parliamentary privilege Standards Regulation Repayments Committee on Standards and Privileges Senior Salaries Review Body Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations Sunset clauses
Legislation
Parliamentary Standards Bill 2008-09
Link
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