UK Parliament Cracks Down: MPs Facing Sexual or Violent Charges Barred from Attending Estate

Applies to all members of Parliament and intended to uphold highest standards of behavior.
Decision made following a close vote in the House of Commons on May 13, 2024.
UK Parliament implements new rule to bar MPs arrested for serious sexual or violent offenses from attending parliamentary estate.
UK Parliament Cracks Down: MPs Facing Sexual or Violent Charges Barred from Attending Estate

In a significant move towards enhancing accountability and safeguarding within the UK Parliament, MPs who are arrested for serious sexual or violent offenses may now be barred from attending the parliamentary estate. This decision was made following a close vote in the House of Commons on May 13, 2024.

The initial proposal by the House of Commons Commission suggested that a risk assessment would determine whether an MP should be prevented from attending if they were arrested on suspicion of committing a violent or sexual offense. However, this threshold was later revised to apply only when an MP had been formally charged.

A free vote was given to all MPs, and the outcome saw 170 votes in favor of reversing the threshold back to an arrest. This means that if an MP is arrested for a serious sexual or violent offense, they will face exclusion from Parliament until further investigation.

The need for immediate action at the point of arrest was emphasized by Labour MP Jess Phillips, who shared her personal experiences of speaking with two women who had been raped by members of Parliament. She underscored the importance of addressing such issues promptly to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Key figures in this decision include Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain, who proposed the change; former prime minister Theresa May, one of eight Conservative MPs who voted in favor; and Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant, who expressed his satisfaction with the long-overdue measure.

This new rule applies to all members of Parliament and is intended to uphold the highest standards of behavior within the parliamentary estate.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any exceptions to this rule for minor offenses or extenuating circumstances?
  • Is there any possibility that an innocent MP could be falsely accused and barred from Parliament?

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MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Eleni Courea Monday, 13 May 2024 20:51
  • Unique Points
    • MPs who have been arrested for violent or sexual offences may be banned from the parliamentary estate under new rules
    • A risk assessment will be triggered when an MP is arrested for a violent or sexual offence
    • Lucy Powell called the measures ‘long overdue’ during debate in Commons
    • Jess Phillips argued that the measures would stop ‘cosy wrap-ups’ and formalise the process of excluding MPs
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Labour Defector Natalie Elphicke Votes to Ban MPs accused of Sex Assault

Bloomberg News Now Isabella Ward Tuesday, 14 May 2024 12:43
  • Unique Points
    • Natalie Elphicke, a former Conservative MP, defected to the Labour Party last week.
    • The opposition proposed an amendment that lowered the threshold to when a lawmaker is arrested, even if not yet charged.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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MPs arrested for sex offences face being excluded from Parliament as just ONE vote waters down existing law

GB News Georgina Cutler Monday, 13 May 2024 21:37
  • Unique Points
    • MPs who have been arrested for serious sexual or violent offences may be barred from Parliament after a vote in the Commons
    • Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain proposed the change to default the threshold to an arrest
    • MPs voted 170 to 169 in favor of Chamberlain’s proposal
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  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

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MPs arrested for sex offences face being excluded from Parliament

ITV News ITV News Monday, 13 May 2024 22:20
  • Unique Points
    • MPs may be barred from attending Parliament if they are arrested for serious sexual or violent offences.
    • Eight Conservative MPs, including former prime minister Theresa May, voted in favor of reverting the threshold back to arrest.
    • Labour MP Jess Phillips shared that she had spoken to two women who were raped by members of Parliament, emphasizing the need for immediate action at the point of arrest.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by quoting Jess Phillips' statement about dealing with two women who were raped by members of Parliament in one day and her assertion that exclusion at the point of charge sends a clear message to victims. This implies that all MPs who are excluded are rapists, which is an oversimplification and a false dichotomy.
    • “Today, just on this one day, I have spoken to two women who were raped by members of this Parliament;”
    • “Exclusion at the point of charge sends a clear message to victims that not only will we not investigate unless a victim goes to the police but we won’t act unless they’re charged, which happens in less than 1% of cases.”
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear bias towards the Liberal Democrat proposal to exclude MPs from Parliament at the point of arrest. The author quotes several individuals expressing support for this proposal and criticizes those who oppose it. The author also includes quotes from individuals who have experienced sexual assault or harassment by MPs, implying that exclusion at the point of charge is insufficient protection for victims.
    • Exclusion at the point of charge sends a clear message to victims that not only will we not investigate unless a victim goes to the police but we won't act unless they're charged, which happens in less than 1% of cases.
      • I'm delighted. This is long overdue.
        • Parliament should be no different from any other workplace.
          • We seem to act like we're some sort of superior beings and the people who currently get excluded are often young women.
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