MPS’ code of conduct

SIR – It is a dire state of affairs when the individuals elected to make laws, govern and protect us need a written code of conduct (report, February 8) to instruct them on how to behave.

Yeovil, Somerset

SIR – The proposal that MPS accused of sexual harassment will have their identity protected is surely a case of double standards.

In the rest of the UK, only the person making the allegation can remain anonymous. The accused’s name is made public, regardless of whether they are guilty, and their reputation is invariably damaged as a result.

Why should accused MPS remain anonymous when the rest of the public do not enjoy such a privilege?

A better idea would be to protect the identity of all those accused until a charge is made.

This would avoid the problem of false and malicious accusations, which are highly damaging. It would also preserve our belief that one is innocent until proven guilty. David Kidd

Petersfield, Hampshire