This note reviews the origins and evolution of the rectification procedure. It notes how many times it has been used. It sets out John Lyon's proposals to change it. It reports the BBC's coverage of Sir George Young's letter to the Committee on Standards and Privileges. Finally, it outlines the Committee on Standards and Privileges' recommendations, and the House's decisions.
Rectification procedure (164 KB , PDF)
This note reviews the origins and evolution of the rectification procedure. It notes how many times it has been used. It sets out John Lyon’s proposals to change it. It reports the BBC’s coverage of Sir George Young’s letter to the Committee on Standards and Privileges. Finally, it outlines the Committee on Standards and Privileges’ recommendations, and the House’s decisions.
Rectification procedure (164 KB , PDF)
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