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<p>I have asked the independent Committee on Standards in Public Life to carry out
a review of the intimidation experienced by parliamentary candidates, including those
who stood to become Members of Parliament at the 2017 General Election.</p><p>This
review should:</p><p>“Examine the nature of the problem and consider whether measures
already in place to address such behaviour are sufficient to protect the integrity
of public service; and whether such measures are (a) effective, especially given the
rise of social media, and (b) enforceable</p><p>Produce a report for the Prime Minister,
including recommendations for action focused on what could be done in the short- and
long-term, and identifying examples of good practice.</p><p>The review will recognise
the important role of legitimate scrutiny of those standing for public office by the
public and the press.”</p><p>It will be for the Committee to decide its approach and
to gather evidence of abuse; examine the nature of the problem; consider whether the
measures already in place to address such behaviour are effective and enforceable
and make recommendations for action. I look forward to receiving their findings.</p><p>I
would encourage the All-Party Parliamentary Group to submit its reports and evidence
to the Committee’s review.</p>
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