Press release: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: evidence sessions
The Committee is currently gathering evidence and views as part of its review on the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates.
The Committee has issued a call for evidence and invites contributions from anyone with an interest in these issues by 8 September 2017.
In addition, the Committee will be holding oral evidence sessions in the Macmillan Room in Portcullis House, Westminster on Thursday 14th September 2017.
Session 1 – Police and Security 14:40 – 15:30
Note: This session will not be open to the public given the nature of material to be discussed.
Witnesses:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Director of Security, Houses of Parliament
- The National Police Chiefs’ Council
- Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means, House of Commons
Session 2 – Political Parties 15:30 – 16:30
This session is open to the public and the media. A transcript will be made available on our website.
Witnesses:
- Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP: Chair, Conservative Party
- Cat Smith MP: Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (Voter Engagement and Youth Affairs), Labour Party
- Baroness Brinton: President, Liberal Democrat Party
The Committee will also be holding a roundtable with invited contributors on 12th September, a summary of which will be posted on the Committee’s website after the event.