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Arun Midha

Lay member, Committee on Standards

The standards system for MPs is independent and effective: but it can still be improved
Political parties
By Arun Midha
The standards system for MPs is independent and effective: but it can still be improved
At the heart of the Owen Paterson affair was a dispute over independence. Should MPs’ conduct as members of a sovereign legislature be judged only by other MPs as well as by their electorates, or should their actions be subject also to independent scrutiny?
How can Parliament more explicitly address bullying, harassment and racism in its Code of Conduct?
Political parties
By Arun Midha
How can Parliament more explicitly address bullying, harassment and racism in its Code of Conduct?
While some might argue that intolerance to racism and discrimination are reflected implicitly within the current Code of Conduct for MPs, there is a powerful argument to broaden the Code.
How Westminster can address racism more explicitly in its standards system
Social affairs
By Arun Midha
How Westminster can address racism more explicitly in its standards system
The code of conduct in the House of Commons could be updated to include a clause on promoting anti-discriminatory attitudes and behaviours through the promotion of anti-racism, inclusion and diversity
How can Westminster raise standards?
Political parties
By Arun Midha
How can Westminster raise standards?

From more transparent expenses claims to compulsory ethics training, there is much to learn from Washington’s standards system, writes Arun Midha