Independent Expert Panel

The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) is a body of the British Houses of Parliament. The Panel was established in 2020 in response to a report by Dame Laura Cox, and replaced the Committee on Standards.[1][2][3] As recommended in the Cox report, it is entirely independent of Parliament and none of its members are MPs.[4]

The Panel determines the appropriate sanction for Members of Parliament in cases involving bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, referred to it by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards after investigation by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.[4]

It also hears and adjudicates appeals made to it by respondents.[4]

  1. ^ "MPs to transfer sanctions power to independent panel". GOV.UK. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Dame Laura Cox: Inquiry into Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in Parliament". Doughty Street Chambers. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Statement on Dame Laura Cox's report into the Bullying and Harassment of House of Commons staff". UK Parliament. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Independent Expert Panel". UK Parliament. Retrieved 23 September 2021.