6: Standard of Conduct
6.1 All members of the peerage and temporary members of the House must sign the Charter of the House of Lords within two weeks of being given keys. Members that have not signed the Charter by the end of this period shall be removed from the House of Lords.
6.2 All peers of the House of Lords are required to display their royal or highest noble title, at minimum, by their Coat of Arms (COA) or by some form of lettering (Text) recognized by the College of Heraldry at all times. A person who holds multiple titles must display at least their highest title but may display their others as well. The rules for display of peerage as well as coats of arms are held in public view within the College of Heraldry front offices. If …show more content…
6.4 Lords or temporary members of the House accused of not conducting themselves in a manner befitting peerage status by another member of the House may find themselves facing disciplinary action from the Gentleman Usher in accordance with the guidelines below, save for steps 4 and 5. Accusations should be presented to the Gentleman Usher, who may choose to discuss the issue in question with the accused or attempt to mediate the dispute before issuing a …show more content…
- Recommendation to the Crown - Loss of membership, loss of titles
- Recommendation to the Crown - Attainder
In the event a Member is dissatisfied with the action, or lack thereof, by the Gentleman Usher, they can choose to appeal to the Lord High Chancellor in an effort to seek redress within seven days of the Gentleman Usher 's decision (or end of the discussion, as appropriate).
In addition to the above, any Peer or temporary Member charged with a crime by a County Court may exercise their right to trial by King 's Court.
6.5 Peers or temporary Members convicted of a crime may face a punishment decided by the Crown that may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- Permanent removal from the House of Lords.
- Removal of status of good-standing with the Crown.
- Removal from the House of Lords for a period to be determined by the Crown but not exceeding one week per conviction by the
6.1 All members of the peerage and temporary members of the House must sign the Charter of the House of Lords within two weeks of being given keys. Members that have not signed the Charter by the end of this period shall be removed from the House of Lords.
6.2 All peers of the House of Lords are required to display their royal or highest noble title, at minimum, by their Coat of Arms (COA) or by some form of lettering (Text) recognized by the College of Heraldry at all times. A person who holds multiple titles must display at least their highest title but may display their others as well. The rules for display of peerage as well as coats of arms are held in public view within the College of Heraldry front offices. If …show more content…
6.4 Lords or temporary members of the House accused of not conducting themselves in a manner befitting peerage status by another member of the House may find themselves facing disciplinary action from the Gentleman Usher in accordance with the guidelines below, save for steps 4 and 5. Accusations should be presented to the Gentleman Usher, who may choose to discuss the issue in question with the accused or attempt to mediate the dispute before issuing a …show more content…
- Recommendation to the Crown - Loss of membership, loss of titles
- Recommendation to the Crown - Attainder
In the event a Member is dissatisfied with the action, or lack thereof, by the Gentleman Usher, they can choose to appeal to the Lord High Chancellor in an effort to seek redress within seven days of the Gentleman Usher 's decision (or end of the discussion, as appropriate).
In addition to the above, any Peer or temporary Member charged with a crime by a County Court may exercise their right to trial by King 's Court.
6.5 Peers or temporary Members convicted of a crime may face a punishment decided by the Crown that may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- Permanent removal from the House of Lords.
- Removal of status of good-standing with the Crown.
- Removal from the House of Lords for a period to be determined by the Crown but not exceeding one week per conviction by the