Contents
Introduction 3
Background 4
Response to conclusions and recommendations 5
The "triggers" for recall 5
Custodial sentence of 12 months or less 5
A resolution of the House of Commons 5
The role of MPs in the process 5
What is serious wrongdoing? 6
Conduct of the recall petition 8
Single designated location 8
Postal voting 9
Secrecy and intimidation 9
Northern Ireland 10
Signatures 11
Wording of the petition 11
Henry Ⅷ powers 11
Campaigning 12
The 10% threshold for signatures 13
The rationale for introducing recall 14
What impact would the proposals have on the political landscape? 14
Full recall 14
The existing disciplinary powers of the House of Commons 15
Conclusion 16
ANNEX A. Further Draft Provisions on Petition Campaign Spending and Donations 17
Accredited Campaigners 17
Who can become an accredited campaigner? 17
The process of becoming an accredited campaigner 17
Expenses 18
Donations 18
Double reporting 19
Non-accredited Campaigners 19
Regulation 19