MPs could be barred from parliament if arrested for violent or sexual offences, decided by a Commons panel to uphold behavioral standards.
New measures aim to address misconduct issues, such as harassment and poor workplace culture, to rebuild trust in the parliamentarians and the institution.
Proposals involve a risk assessment triggered by police alerts on MP arrests, followed by a panel decision on barring from parliament and travel funded by Commons.
Initially recommended at the point of arrest, the rules were diluted, requiring only a ban if formal charges weren't necessary for prohibiting an MP.
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