Research Papers
Synopsis: Below you will find details of Research Publications which have been prepared by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee on Standards and Privileges.
Commissioner for Standards - Research on processes in other legislatures
- Date: 01/02/2022
This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Committee on Standards and Privileges. The Committee sought information on the following: • What, if any, arrangements exist for complainants to be given access to the Commissioner for Standard’s investigation report and/or the draft Committee report on complaint cases prior to publication? • What, if any, input the Commissioner for Standards has to the Committee adjudication process in other legislatures (e.g. fact checking evidence provided to the Committee)
Topical issues in other legislatures
- Date: 15/04/2021
This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Committee on Standards and Privileges. It discusses issues in other legislatures in relation to standards that have arisen between January 2017 and January 2020.
