House of Commons Code of Conduct

The rules setting expected standards of conduct for MPs in their public role.

Also used as: Code of Conduct for MPs, MPs’ Code of Conduct, MPs' Code of Conduct, Commons Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament

Official website: View the House of Commons Code of Conduct

Source / explainer: Read the House of Commons standards process explainer

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The House of Commons Code of Conduct sets out standards of conduct expected of MPs in their public life. It covers matters such as conflicts of interest, registration and declaration of interests, lobbying rules, paid parliamentary advice, use of parliamentary resources and cooperation with the standards process.

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