Commissioner for Standards - Research on processes in other legislatures

Synopsis: 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)

Date: 01 February 2022