Independent Expert Panel - Project Open Gov

The independent panel that determines appeals and sanctions in certain cases involving MPs.

Category: Parliament and elections Parliamentary procedure

Abbreviation: IEP

Also used as: IEP, Independent Expert Panel, independent experts panel, standards appeal panel, Commons Independent Expert Panel

Official website: Visit the Independent Expert Panel

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

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Independent Expert Panel determines appeals and sanctions in certain cases involving MPs, including cases under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme and some Code of Conduct appeals. It is independent and does not include MPs in its decision-making.

Related terms

Committee on StandardsA Commons committee concerned with standards of conduct for MPs.Independent Complaints and Grievance SchemeParliament’s independent mechanism for complaints about bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct.Parliamentary Commissioner for StandardsThe independent House of Commons officer responsible for monitoring the Code of Conduct and registers.Suspension from the HouseA sanction preventing an MP from sitting in the House for a specified period.