Members of the House of Lords have received over £3 million in payments from various foreign governments, including those with criticized human rights records such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The payments, made for consultancy and legal advice, involve at least 27 peers, creating concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Though the rules require disclosure of payments, many peers aren’t obligated to register consultancy fees, leading to critiques from advocacy groups. Despite recent rule changes to increase transparency, the ethical implications of accepting payments from repressive regimes continue to provoke debate concerning UK legislators' loyalty and integrity.
Members of the House of Lords have accepted over 3 million in payments from foreign governments, including repressive regimes, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
Campaigners argue that peers should avoid consultancy work for states with poor human rights records, asserting that UK lawmakers must prioritize UK interests without foreign influence.
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