The House of Commons has voted to introduce a risk-based exclusion policy for MPs who are arrested on suspicion of serious sexual or violent offences. The policy, which passed by just one vote, will allow for the precautionary exclusion of MPs from Parliament at the point of arrest. This measure aims to enhance the safety of the parliamentary workplace and signals a commitment to safeguarding. The vote has been described as an important and overdue victory by various unions representing parliamentary workers. Labour MP Jess Phillips highlighted the urgency of the policy by sharing that two women had personally told her they were raped by members of Parliament. The policy change follows years of campaigning by groups such as the FDA union.
Jack Brereton, MP for Stoke-On-Trent South, on the vote to exclude MPs arrested for serious sexual offences from Parliament passing: 'We're all going to be banned from the estate now' 😬😬😬 https://t.co/f6DVHISuKE
Following last night's vote, @michelledewbs is asking: At what stage do you think MPs should face suspension from parliament relating to sexual violence or rape?
'Rape is, in this country, fast becoming a crime that you can commit with near impunity in many cases.' 'Good on the MPs' says @ShelaghFogarty, after they voted for those who are arrested on suspicion of committing sex offences to be excluded from parliament. https://t.co/0LyfdGBF0z
'You cannot expect somebody who is accusing somebody of a sexual crime to go to work every day and see the person they work with.' Author & Broadcaster, Rebecca Reid, makes the case for banning MPs from Parliament if they are arrested for sexual offences. https://t.co/V2D4HDFyXv
Backlash over plans to bar MPs arrested for serious sexual or violent offences https://t.co/JSaCryIoVj
Labour’s Jess Phillips spoke on behalf of unnamed victims during the Commons debate 🎥 Yesterday, MPs voted in favour of a proposal to ban MPs if they are arrested for sexual assault instead of only when charged. https://t.co/Jz6XAo39k1
MPs face being automatically barred from Parliament if they have been arrested on suspicion of a violent or sexual offence for the first time after a change in the rules https://t.co/RMyH3kiwlz
MPs arrested for serious sexual or violent offences could be banned from attending Parliament. The measure passed by just one vote despite the government putting forward a motion that MPs must be charged. @Hzeffman tells #R4Today what the new measures would introduce.
Labour MP Jess Phillips has told the House of Commons that two women have told her personally that they had been raped by, in her words, 'members of this parliament'. The claim was made in a heated debate on banning MPs from Westminster if they're accused of a sexual offence.… https://t.co/EK31tvFD7S
British MPs arrested for sex crimes face removal from Parliament https://t.co/ZoFilMIExu https://t.co/co5VnUuTIz
It’s taken seven years for parliament to introduce a power to tackle the risk MPs arrested for serious sexual or violent offences present - a risk most other workplaces suspend staff on as standard. It won’t end the abuse but it is a tool to help tackle it. https://t.co/vcLcW1wEQ5
I spent over a year helping to create Parliaments Independent Complaint and Grievance Scheme. Today I'm pleased that the house voted (by 1) for the risk-based assessment and exclusion of MPs to be triggered at arrest. There's still a lot to do to stop abuse of power.
MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate - write up tonight’s vote and what it means https://t.co/BYcYbbTkwM
MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate https://t.co/uEEUhBJWYa
One vote made the difference this evening. So pleased this passed and safeguards will be put in place 👇 https://t.co/6VpVZwy6Jn
Delighted this passed - I voted for it because we need to show that safeguarding matters in any workplace https://t.co/wScNeomfUY
Prospect union, which represents many workers in Parliament, calls the vote to be able to exclude MPs arrested for sexual and violent offences "an important and overdue victory for common sense and those working on the parliamentary estate"
Incredible -parliament approved revised policy to give power to exclude those arrested for serious sexual and violent offences. not a silver bullet but it is progress. Proud to work with @RhonddaBryant @LucyMPowell @jessphillips @wendychambLD @justinmadders to make it happen! https://t.co/C5wvDsh0CN
An important and overdue victory for common sense and those working on the parliamentary estate https://t.co/58pqC5Dat7
Commons has approved a new risk based policy for MPs changed with a violent or sexual offence. Details of the policy are set out in this thread 👇 https://t.co/CAR0jE7OHc
Really pleased that the house voted (by 1) for the risk-based assessment and exclusion of MPs to be triggered at arrest. Sends a signal that parliament is serious about safe-guarding and improving our work-place
We bloody won it by one vote - now to make sure the policy goes through and we take a leap forward in finally making parliament a safer workplace. With gratitude to @wendychambLD @jessphillips @LucyMPowell @justinmadders for not giving up…
Tonight MPs are debating introducing risk assessments for Members who are suspected of committing violent or sexual crimes. We strongly urge MPs to prioritise the safety of all staff in Parliament and vote for precautionary exclusions to be considered from the point of arrest. https://t.co/miUvSP4ueg
I’m in the Commons to hear the opening arguments in the debate on risk-based exclusion of MPs. I have strong feelings I’ve voiced before that Parliament needs to be safer for everyone who works in Westminster.
MPs are now debating a motion on risk-based exclusion. Find out more: https://t.co/q2FePrKLeS Watch live ⬇️ https://t.co/SCphRzOBCk.. https://t.co/gSmsiHzuhl
Today @HouseofCommons have the responsibility of voting to introduce formal mechanisms for risk-based exclusion to risk assess any MPs who are under investigation for serious sexual misconduct. @FDA_union have spent years campaigning for this. What does this mean? 🧵 https://t.co/dL7upSFYC2