Code of Conduct in United Kingdom

Code of Conduct for Members of the Lords Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament

Members of the Lords are required to sign up to the Code of Conduct as part of the introduction on joining the House of Lords and the swearing-in process at the start of a new Parliament.

The Code of Conduct provides guidance to Members of the House of Lords on the standards of conduct expected of them in their parliamentary and public duties. The Code requires Members to register all relevant financial and non-financial interests. The interests are published in the regularly updated Register of Lords Interests.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Parliament Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament

The Code of Conduct for Members of the Parliament sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Members of Parliament as they carry out their work. The Code also contains the rules concerning the additional income, gifts and personal interests that must be declared by Members of the Parliament and published in the Register of Members’ Interests.