Ethical World of British MPs
Ethical World of British MPs

Author: Maureen Mancuso

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780773512610

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A much longer treatment than many would have thought possible of the ethical standards of members of the British Parliament. Based on personal interviews with over 100 MPs, finds four ethical types: puritans who stake out moral territory, servants who advocate for their constituency, muddlers who do not care, and entrepreneurs who use their position for any personal gain not explicitly prohibited. Muses over whether the situation should or could be changed. Canadian call number: C94-900910-5. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Corruption and Legislatures
Corruption and Legislatures

Author: Riccardo Pelizzo

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-09

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1317913167

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This book investigates parliaments’ role in curbing corruption. In addition to discussing the definition, causes, and costs of corruption and the role that parliaments have in reducing corruption, the authors consider contemporary issues that parliamentarians – and others – need to be aware of. These include the importance of broad-based coalitions to fight corruption and networking at the country, regional and global level, the importance – and difficulties – of establishing parliamentary codes of ethics/conduct, legislative oversight tools and mechanisms, and regional/international conventions against corruption. Attention will also be given to parliaments and anti-money laundering. Corruption and Legislatures presents a non-technical review of contemporary issues and recent developments in curbing corruption, and concludes with practical advice as to what can be done to ensure more effective parliamentary involvement in curbing corruption.

Parliamentary Socialisation
Parliamentary Socialisation

Author: M. Rush

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-07-26

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0230316859

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This first book-length study of the socialisation of MPs uses questionnaire data gathered over two Parliaments (1992-97 and 1997-2001) to find out how MPs learn about, and what their attitudes are towards, their role as a Member of Parliament. It analyzes their participation in debates, the use of Parliamentary Questions and committee work.

Ethics and Integrity in British Politics
Ethics and Integrity in British Politics

Author: Nicholas Allen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-02-02

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1316240258

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Public perceptions of political ethics are at the heart of current political debate. Drawing on original data, this book is the first general account of popular understandings of political ethics in contemporary British politics. It offers new insights into how citizens understand political ethics and integrity and how they form judgments of their leaders. By locating these insights against the backdrop of contemporary British political ethics, the book shows how current institutional preoccupations with standards of conduct all too often miss the mark. While the use of official resources is the primary focus of much regulation, politicians' consistency, frankness and sincerity, which citizens tend to see in terms of right and wrong, are treated as 'normal politics'. The authors suggest that new approaches may need to be adopted if public confidence in politicians' integrity is to be restored.

The operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009
The operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee on Members' Expenses

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2011-12-12

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780215039972

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operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 : First report of session 2010-12, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence

The regulation of standards in British public life
The regulation of standards in British public life

Author: David Hine

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2016-03-02

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1784996467

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This is an analysis of the revolution of the last two decades that has built an extensive new regulatory apparatus governing British public ethics. The book sets the new machinery in the wider institutional framework of British government. Its main purpose is to understand the dilemmas of regulatory design that have emerged in each area examined.

Parliament Today
Parliament Today

Author: Michael Rush

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2005-09-03

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780719057953

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This text examines parliamentary government in theory and practice, drawing widely on academic research and making extensive use of Parliament's own records. Themes and concepts are illustrated by historical, recent and contemporary examples. Where appropriate, comparisons are made with practice in other countries. Boxes set out themes and concepts, figures illustrate the physical layout and tables provide detailed information on Parliament's operation.

The Role of the Member of Parliament Since 1868
The Role of the Member of Parliament Since 1868

Author: Michael Rush

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2001-09-20

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0191588636

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This wide-ranging study, by one of the UK's leading scholars of British politics, presents a fascinating picture of the role of the MP during the last 150 years. The author examines the various roles of Members of Parliament since the middle of last century. Backbench MPs have three major roles-a partisan role, a constituency role, and a scrutiny role. They increasingly expect and are expected to support their parties; to help constituents with individual problems and look after their collective interests; and they are expected to keep a check on the government and its policies. These roles existed 150 years ago, but the balance between them has changed. The partisan role now dominates at Westminster, the constituency role has expanded beyond all recognition, and the scrutiny role is widely seen as the poor relation. Moreover, while constituency work has been virtually hived-off as a non-partisan role, the conflict between the partisan and the scrutiny role creates a dilemma at the heart of parliamentary government.

The Dignity of Labour
The Dignity of Labour

Author: Jon Cruddas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-08

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1509540806

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Does work give our lives purpose, meaning and status? Or is it a tedious necessity that will soon be abolished by automation, leaving humans free to enjoy a life of leisure and basic income? In this erudite and highly readable book, Jon Cruddas MP argues that it is imperative that the Left rejects the siren call of technological determinism and roots it politics firmly in the workplace. Drawing from his experience of his own Dagenham and Rainham constituency, he examines the history of Marxist and social democratic thinking about work in order to critique the fatalism of both Blairism and radical left techno-utopianism, which, he contends, have more in common than either would like to admit. He argues that, especially in the context of COVID-19, socialists must embrace an ethical socialist politics based on the dignity and agency of the labour interest. This timely book is a brilliant intervention in the highly contentious debate on the future of work, as well as an ambitious account of how the left must rediscover its animating purpose or risk irrelevance.