This is the case even though the administration presented a proposal suggesting that MPs should only be barred from office if they are accused of a violent or sexual offense—a higher standard.
MPs voted on Monday night to reject government attempts to weaken the “risk-based exclusions” provisions, rejecting the House of Commons Commission’s initial proposal that members be barred from parliament at the point of arrest for serious sexual or violent offenses.
In the end, the government changed the commission’s initial recommendation to become more demanding in order to justify a potential ban.The government eventually amended the commission’s original proposal to raise the bar for a possible ban to the point of charge.
However, in an unexpected reversal, MPs approved an amendment offered by Labour MP Jess Phillips and Liberal MP Wendy Chamberlain, 170 to 169, restoring the original intent of the policy. However, in an unexpected 180-degree turn of events, MPs voted 170 to 169 in favor of an amendment put forth by Liberal MP Wendy Chamberlain and Labour MP Jess Phillips, which restored the original intent of the policy.
