Menu
Sun, 4 October 2026
Search

Follow us:

PoliticsHome

Sir Stephen Irwin, Chair of the Independent Expert Panel

It is vital we all understand the difference between the judiciary and legislature
Parliament
By Sir Stephen Irwin, Chair of the Independent Expert Panel
It is vital we all understand the difference between the judiciary and legislature
Since the appointment of the Independent Expert Panel some 18 months ago, it has been a privilege for me to see more closely the workings of Parliament. Over the same period, there have been some public concerns expressed about the relationship between the judges and the political process.
We have demonstrated that MPs who bully, harass, or commit sexual misconduct can be held to account
Parliament
By Sir Stephen Irwin, Chair of the Independent Expert Panel
We have demonstrated that MPs who bully, harass, or commit sexual misconduct can be held to account
Just over 15 months ago I was appointed the first chair of the Independent Expert Panel (IEP). The House of Commons created the IEP to ensure that complaints about bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct by MPs are decided completely independently, and in a fair and rigorous manner.
The Independent Expert Panel has the expertise to improve behaviour in Parliament
Political parties
By Sir Stephen Irwin, Chair of the Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel has the expertise to improve behaviour in Parliament
A diverse and experienced group, the Independent Expert Panel on complaints in the Commons is ready to get to work.