Committees

Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections

Inquiry

On 14 October 2024 the House of Commons agreed a motion to establish a committee, to be known as the Speaker’s Conference. That motion ordered that the Conference consider: 

  • the factors influencing the threat levels against candidates and MPs, and 
  • the effectiveness of the response to such threats, 

and make recommendations about: 

  • the arrangements necessary to secure free and fair elections, and 
  • the appropriate protection of candidates at future UK-wide parliamentary elections and of elected representatives thereafter. 

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 7 February 2025.

Work news

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Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs – Public evidence session
The Speaker’s Conference (2024) will on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, hold a public evidence session for their work in considering the factors influencing the threat levels against candidates and MPs during the election period, and the effectiveness of the response to such threats.  
24 February 2025
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Membership confirmed for Speaker's Conference on the Security of MPs, Candidates and Elections
The membership of the Speaker’s Conference focusing on the threat levels against MPs and candidates, and the effectiveness of the response to such threats, has today been formally confirmed by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
19 December 2024
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