Committee on Standards

MPs' conduct and the standards framework fall under scrutiny from this House of Commons select committee. It examines the work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, reviews the operation of the Members' code of conduct, and investigates breaches of parliamentary standards. The committee takes oral evidence from witnesses and produces detailed reports on matters affecting MPs' integrity and public confidence in Parliament. Recent work has included examining the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards' annual operation and casework, assessing how the office functions and the challenges it faces in maintaining standards. The committee has also investigated outside interests held by MPs, hearing evidence from the Bar Standards Board, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and University College London to understand potential conflicts of interest in the legal profession and academic sector.