Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780215064882 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 20
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The Committee, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and the Metropolitan Police have reaffirmed and redrafted the existing concordat on the complaints system and the criminal law. The concordat is concerned with operational matters. It would be inappropriate for it to set down the possible effect of parliamentary privilege on any future legal proceedings. This report sets out in more detail the relationship between the inquiries conducted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and the Committee and those conducted by the police, and to correct some misunderstandings of the effect of parliamentary privilege on court proceedings. Privilege protects parliamentary proceedings and the core functions of Parliament, it does not provide a haven from the general criminal law. It is not for the Committee or the Commissioner to decide whether criminal conduct has occurred: it is for the prosecuting authorities to make that case, and for the court to decide. The Committee will not attempt to usurp the functions of the prosecuting authorities. Parliaments and Governments in other jurisdictions have been criticised for encouraging political prosecutions. In recent decades there have been occasions when parliamentary proceedings might have cut across criminal investigations.. Each case has to be considered on its own merits as the relationship between committee proceedings and criminal investigations will vary, but it is right that Parliament should exercise self restraint in considering cases where prosecutions may ensue. Where a crime is committed within the House of Commons, this may well also constitute a contempt of Parliament
Author: Alexander Horne Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1509934103 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 403
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The third edition of Parliament and the Law presents a timely and valuable resource covering recent developments. Brexit, the #MeToo movement, and the COVID-19 pandemic all presented Parliament with a series of challenges. This edition includes new chapters on Brexit, legislation and scrutiny, the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster treaty scrutiny, votes of confidence and the Fixed Term Parliament Act, and the financing of Parliament. This is a multi-disciplinary work authored by lawyers, political scientists, parliamentary officials, and practitioners and is supported by the Study of Parliament Group (SPG).
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 0215075986 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 28
Author: Institute of Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309145449 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 436
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Collaborations of physicians and researchers with industry can provide valuable benefits to society, particularly in the translation of basic scientific discoveries to new therapies and products. Recent reports and news stories have, however, documented disturbing examples of relationships and practices that put at risk the integrity of medical research, the objectivity of professional education, the quality of patient care, the soundness of clinical practice guidelines, and the public's trust in medicine. Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice provides a comprehensive look at conflict of interest in medicine. It offers principles to inform the design of policies to identify, limit, and manage conflicts of interest without damaging constructive collaboration with industry. It calls for both short-term actions and long-term commitments by institutions and individuals, including leaders of academic medical centers, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, government agencies, and drug, device, and pharmaceutical companies. Failure of the medical community to take convincing action on conflicts of interest invites additional legislative or regulatory measures that may be overly broad or unduly burdensome. Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice makes several recommendations for strengthening conflict of interest policies and curbing relationships that create risks with little benefit. The book will serve as an invaluable resource for individuals and organizations committed to high ethical standards in all realms of medicine.
Author: Great Britain: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780101831826 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 92
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Parliamentary privilege ensures that Members of Parliament are able to speak freely in debates, and protects Parliament's internal affairs from interference from the courts. Following (failed) attempts by some MPs to use parliamentary privilege to avoid prosecution for expenses fraud, the Government felt the time was right for a comprehensive review of the privileges of Parliament. Freedom of speech is arguably the most important privilege: a member must be able to speak or raise a matter without fear of a criminal or civil liability. The Government does not feel it necessary to change the protection of privilege in civil cases, nor in relation to injunctions or super-injunctions. But it is open to question whether parliamentary privilege should ever prevent members being successfully prosecuted for criminal offences. The paper consults on whether privilege should be disapplied in cases of alleged criminality, though not in respect of speeches in Parliament. The second major privilege is that of exclusive cognisance: the right of each House to regulate its own proceedings and internal affairs without interference from any outside body including the courts. This includes the conduct of its Members, and of other participants such as witnesses before select committees. Recent court judgments make clear that statute law on employment, health and safety etc do apply to Parliament providing the law would not interfere with Parliament's core functions. The green paper also consults on extending and strengthening select committee powers. A final section covers other miscellaneous privileges.
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards
Author: Alexander Horne
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Standards
Author: Stationery Office (Great Britain)
Author: M. N. Kaul
Author: Institute of Medicine
Author: Andrew McDonald
Author: Great Britain: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Author: Elinor Ostrom
Author: Great Britain. Cabinet Office