Educational program

Table of Contents

Introduction & Summary A Teaser Background Advocating Democracy Democracy’s vulnerabilities Overall defensive strategy The scale of the problem The legal status of politicians? The case for licensing politicians The case against licensing politicians The requirements for license-a statuary body to manage the process The requirements for license-the process The application and length of validity Eligibility to holding a licence Licences: non-renewal, suspensions and cancellations The requirements for license-the standards to be attained The requirements for license-the criteria Awarding or refusing the licence Political legal liability Educational program The Singapore experience Promotion and dissemination References Appendix 1 SWOT Analysis of UK democracy post 2024 UK general election Appendix 2. Governance and misconduct arrangements in certain professions Appendix 3: Table of evidence required for each criterion Appendix 4: Process for converting Criteria satisfied to Licence granting

The second issue that emerged were areas of training requirements. They are:

    L.Consistently demonstrates an understanding of a variety of facets of national society
    M.Consistently demonstrates and understands safeguarding
    N.Consistently demonstrates and understands Equality and Diversity.
    O.Consistently demonstrates and understands Democracy
    P.Has enhanced mental well-being: good emotional intelligence, mental resilience, psychological balance and inner realism

Many firms and teams hold training days, away days, team building days, etc which takes them away from their regular duties. As well as the benefit of the team coming together, it is an opportunity to take a step back, pause and for the team players to think about what they are doing, why they are doing it and to consider their priorities and personal efficiency. If it is good within business, within the NHS and elsewhere it will also be good for parliament.

That is not to say that in organizing such events there will not be issues to be addressed. All ideas that are novel will require time to catch on. What will be the best format? How will it be monitored with feedback. To begin with who will carry it out? I would suggest that it probably ought to be externally monitored and academically studied, by the appropriate University Department. 

How big should the teams be? 650 for a learning event is certainly feasible but the House of Commons chamber cannot seat every member of parliament even for Prime Minister's Questions. Some learning events, particularly team building events would be much better organized in smaller groups. Should this be within the political parties or across party? It is likely to depend on the nature of the event.

How often should they be? Emotional Intelligence training should be at least annually. Facets of national society, could be site visits to areas very different to one’s own constituency. They could take in visits to good practice, or crumbling infrastructure, or specific industries.  While one every four months in a 5-year parliamentary term will give 15 opportunities, parliaments often do not go the full length.

The training program and the learning opportunities would be for the responsibility of the RPPL to ensure that there will be significant sufficient events for the MP’s to fulfill their licensing requirements.

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