Conference 2023 Panel 1: Parliament

The last few years have seen frequent controversy about parliament’s role, and the government’s openness to parliamentary accountability. Concerns have focused on parliament's ability to scrutinise primary legislation, delegated legislation, and international treaties, and on the role of the House of Lords. What are the proper scrutiny roles of MPs and peers? Do they have the opportunities and resources to fulfil these? If not, what reforms might be needed?SpeakersThangam Debbonaire MP – Labour MP for Bristol West and Shadow Leader of the House of CommonsProfessor the Lord (Philip) Norton of Louth – Conservative peer, and Professor of Government at the University of HullDr Brigid Fowler – Senior Researcher, Hansard SocietyAlexander Horne – barrister, and Visiting Professor at Durham UniversityChair: Dr Tom Fleming – Constitution Unit, UCL