Senedd members could lose their seats under new plans

Misbehaving Welsh Senedd politicians could be voted out

Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.

Welsh politicians who misbehave face prospect of being replaced under new plans

The suggestion is for a one-day ballot to take place to decide an MS's future

Senedd members could lose their seats under new plans

Unlike in Westminster, there is currently no mechanism in place to unseat a member of the Welsh parliament if they are found to have breached the code of conduct.

Proposed Changes Could See Senedd Members Unseated for Misconduct: New Accountability Measures on the Horizon

Under proposed changes, members of the Senedd might be ousted if they break the code of conduct. Currently, unlike the situation at Westminster, the Welsh parliament lacks a procedure for removing members who violate ethical guidelines. Welsh journalist @TomosGruffydd Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1: Under proposed changes, members of the Senedd might be at risk of losing their positions, as advised in new recommendations to the At present, there …

Voters could replace Members of the Senedd if they break code of conduct

Senedd Members in the Chamber – Image: Senedd Cymru Emily Price  Voters should have the chance to remove and replace Members of the Senedd if they seriously breach the code of conduct – according to a new report. The Senedd’s Standards of Conduct Committee is today launching a paper calling for a new “recall” system that could cost misbehaving MSs their seats. The Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of an MS. It includes…

The people of Wales will have the right to replace Members of the Senedd who have misbehaved, according to the plans that have been revealed today (Thursday, January 23). The Senedd Standards Committee has published a report recommending a system similar to the recall process introduced in Westminster in 2015, following the expense scandal.