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The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) received 180 formal complaints between its launch in 2018 and March 2022. These cover bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct by MPs and parliamentary staff. Tony Vaughan's case is one of many investigated by this process, showing its ongoing role in addressing misconduct in Parliament.
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