Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

Parliament’s independent mechanism for complaints about bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct.

Category: Parliament and elections Parliamentary procedure

Abbreviation: ICGS

Also used as: ICGS, Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, complaints and grievance scheme, Parliament behaviour complaints scheme

Official website: Visit the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

Source / explainer: Read UK Parliament information on the ICGS

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme is Parliament’s independent mechanism for complaints about bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct. It applies across the parliamentary community and is separate from ordinary political disagreement or scrutiny of policy.

Related terms

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.Parliamentary Commissioner for StandardsThe independent House of Commons officer responsible for monitoring the Code of Conduct and registers.