The House of Lords Appointments Commission was established in 2000 to make nominations for membership of the House of Lords to the independent cross benches and is also responsible for the vetting for propriety of all nominations to the House, including candidates for party political membership.

The Commission wishes to make further appointments to the independent cross benches that will add to the breadth of experience and expertise that already exists within the House of Lords, and also help ensure the House fully represents diversity within our country.

The history of the Commission and the current membership

Previous appointments made by the Commission to the House of Lords

Publications by the Commission, including annual reports

The standards expected of the Commission members

All information needed to nominate for the House of Lords

The process used by the Commission to vet individual nominees