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The Big Question: What is parliamentary privilege, and is it being abused? – The Independent

Posted February 9th, 2010 in expenses, news, parliamentary privilege by sally

“Why are we asking this now?

Three Labour MPs, Elliot Morley, David Chaytor, Jim Devine and a Tory peer, Lord Hanningfield, have been charged with false accounting over their expenses claims. They deny the offences and are trying to avoid a criminal trial by invoking the 1689 Bill of Rights which gives force to parliamentary privilege. This is the privilege which stops MPs and peers from being sued for defamation.”

The Independent, 9th February 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Statement from Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, on parliamentary expenses charging decisions – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted February 8th, 2010 in Crown Prosecution Service, expenses, parliamentary privilege, press releases by sally

“Following widespread concerns about the expenses claimed by some MPs and some members of the House of Lords, a number of complaints were made to the Metropolitan Police alleging criminal conduct. In light of these complaints on 15 May 2009, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Paul Stephenson, and I agreed to set up a panel of senior police officers and senior prosecuting lawyers to assess the complaints and consider whether there should be a criminal investigation into any of them.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 5th February 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Three Labour MPs and one Tory peer face expenses abuse charges – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2010 in expenses, false accounting, news by sally

“Three Labour MPs and a Tory peer will face criminal charges over alleged abuses of their expenses, it was announced today.”

The Guardian, 5th February 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Former judge hits out at ‘damaging’ penalties as he grants MPs’ expenses appeals – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2010 in appeals, expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Sir Paul Kennedy, the former judge dealing with MPs’ appeals against demands for repayments after the expenses scandal, was deeply critical of the ’damaging and unfair’ penalties today as he granted the majority of the 75 appeals.”

The Guardian, 4th February 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

DPP due to announce MPs’ expenses charges decision – BBC News

Posted February 5th, 2010 in expenses, false accounting, news by sally

“Prosecutors are due to reveal whether they intend to bring criminal charges against six MPs and peers over their expenses claims.”

BBC News, 5th February 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

’19 MPs win appeals over expenses’ – The Independent

Posted February 2nd, 2010 in appeals, expenses, news by sally

“At least a quarter of MPs’ appeals against demands for repayment of expenses have been upheld fully or in part, it was claimed today.”

The Independent, 1st February 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Watchdog launches consultation on MPs’ expenses – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2010 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“A five-week public consultation on the reform of MPs’ expenses was launched today as the new parliamentary expenses watchdog appeared to soften proposals on MPs claiming for second homes and employing family members.”

The Guardian, 7th January 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New rules for MPs to be outlined – BBC News

Posted January 7th, 2010 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Details of how MPs’ expenses will be overhauled are to be outlined as part of a public consultation on changes to the now discredited former system.”

BBC News, 7th January 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

MPs invoke 1689 Bill to avoid prosecution – The Independent

Posted January 4th, 2010 in expenses, news, parliamentary privilege by sally

“Three labour MPs are arguing they cannot be prosecuted over expenses claims because they are protected by parliamentary privilege.”

The Independent, 4th January 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

MPs’ expenses and allowances: legislation announced to implement Kelly recommendations – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 10th, 2009 in expenses, parliament, press releases by sally

“Further legislation will be introduced by the government to implement proposals put forward by Sir Christopher Kelly on the reform of the MPs’ expenses and allowances system.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 10th December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

MPs face fines for abusing expenses – The Independent

Posted December 10th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“MPs who abuse their expenses face being fined under new proposals to beef up the role of Parliament’s standards watchdog.”

The Independent, 10th December 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

CPS asked to consider charging four parliamentarians over expenses – The Guardian

Posted November 24th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament, prosecutions by sally

“Prosecutors have been asked to consider charging four parliamentarians in relation to expenses abuses, Scotland Yard said today.”

The Guardian, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Now the expenses spotlight falls on Britain’s judiciary – The Independent

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in expenses, judiciary, news by sally

“Expenses claims by judges and magistrates have risen by £3m in the last two years, according to figures obtained by The Independent under the Freedom of Information Act.”

The Independent, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

MPs to face ‘trial’ if they refuse to repay expenses claims – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 9th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“MPs who refuse to repay excessive or incorrect expenses claims could be forced to appear in public before a High Court judge to plead their case.”

Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Former MEP Tom Wise faces jail over expenses fiddle – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 5th, 2009 in expenses, false accounting, fraud, news by sally

“Wise, 61, who first represented Ukip before turning independent, spent a year channelling taxpayers’ cash into a bank account he secretly controlled.”

Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Lawyer will head new body to oversee MPs’ expenses – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 4th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Professor Sir Ian Kennedy has not been offered the job, but his appointment was approved by the Speaker’s Committee, the group of senior MPs in charge of selecting the board of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) which will replace the fees office. That clears the way for his name to be put before MPs today.”

Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Suspended sentence for Boris Johnson’s ex-deputy – The Independent

Posted October 7th, 2009 in expenses, news, sentencing by sally

“A former deputy of the London mayor Boris Johnson was handed a suspended jail sentence of 12 weeks today for misusing his expenses.”

The Independent, 7th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

MPs with questionable claims to be barred from Lords – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 1st, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament, peerages & dignities by sally

“MPs with questionable expenses claims will be barred from taking a seat in the House of Lords if they choose to stand down before the election.”

Daily Telegraph, 1st September 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Parliamentary Standards Act 2009

Posted July 22nd, 2009 in expenses, legislation, parliament, parliamentary privilege by sally

Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Expenses clean-up bill is passed – BBC News

Posted July 22nd, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament, parliamentary privilege by sally

“A bill aimed at cleaning up Parliament after the MPs’ expenses scandal has become law after getting Royal Assent.”

BBC News, 22nd July 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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