Intimidation of candidates

Action is needed to stop intimidation in public life

Posted by: Lord Paul Bew, Posted on: 18 December 2017 - Categories: Intimidation, Intimidation of candidates, MPs

The committee on standards in public life has published its report on intimidation in public life. Intimidation of parliamentary candidates does not just affect those who receive it directly, it affects all of us. It affects the volunteers, supporters, staff …

Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates

Posted by: Lord Paul Bew, Posted on: 12 July 2017 - Categories: Ethical standards, Intimidation of candidates, MPs

The intimidation of public office holders, particularly on social media, has been a regular feature of Committee discussion in recent years. Indeed, the impact of social media and the need to recognise public service have been on the Committee’s mind …