Committee on Standards - Project Open Gov

A Commons committee concerned with standards of conduct for MPs.

Category: Justice and security Select committees

Abbreviation: Standards Committee

Also used as: Standards Committee, Committee on Standards

Official website: Visit the Committee on Standards

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Committee on Standards is a House of Commons committee concerned with standards of conduct for MPs. It considers reports and matters relating to the MPs’ Code of Conduct, interests and parliamentary standards. It is useful in summaries involving conduct, complaints, sanctions, second jobs and standards rules.

Related terms

Committee of PrivilegesA Commons committee that considers matters relating to parliamentary privilege referred to it by the House.Guide to the RulesThe detailed guide explaining how MPs should comply with the House of Commons Code of Conduct.House of Commons Code of ConductThe rules setting expected standards of conduct for MPs in their public role.Independent Expert PanelThe independent panel that determines appeals and sanctions in certain cases involving MPs.Member of ParliamentAn elected representative who sits in the House of Commons.Parliamentary Commissioner for StandardsThe independent House of Commons officer responsible for monitoring the Code of Conduct and registers.Recall of MPs Act 2015The Act setting out when a recall petition can be opened for an MP.RectificationA process used to resolve less serious breaches of the Commons standards rules.Standards InvestigationAn inquiry into whether an MP may have breached the House of Commons Code of Conduct or related rules.Standing OrderA formal rule governing how Parliament or one of its Houses conducts business.Suspension from the HouseA sanction preventing an MP from sitting in the House for a specified period.