Joint statements

We work with other agencies and bodies in the course of our duties.

These organisations include the Metropolitan Police, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Parliamentary Commission for Standards.

We agree and publish joint statements setting out how we will work together as set out in legislation.

This joint statement and memorandum of understanding has been agreed between IPSA, the compliance officer and the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards:

  • in satisfaction of the duty in section 10A(1)(a) of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 for IPSA and the compliance officer to prepare a joint statement setting out how they will work with Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards;

  • and for the purpose of clarifying the division of responsibilities between IPSA, the compliance officer and the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to enforcement.

Joint statement and MoU between IPSA, the compliance officer and the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

This joint statement is prepared in accordance with section 10A of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009.

It sets out how IPSA and the Compliance Officer for IPSA will work with the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and the Director of Public Prosecutions if IPSA or the Compliance Officer are given reason to suspect a criminal offence may have been committed by an MP or by a member of an MP's staff.

Joint statement with regard to the Metropolitan Police and DPP

This joint statement is prepared in accordance with section 10A of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009.

It sets out how IPSA, the Compliance Officer for IPSA and the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards will work collaboratively.

Joint statement with regard to IPSA and the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards