Four members of the House of Lords are accused of taking bribes.

Journalists British newspaper The Sunday Times in an article accused the four members of the House of Lords of bribery, reported SkyNews.
To investigate the incident had created a special commission. The leader of the Labor Party in British House of Lords Lady Royall called the prosecution of journalists The Sunday Times horrifying and promised to conduct their own investigation.
Two of the defendants, Lord Sneyp and Lord Taylor, apologized for actions that are likely to harm the reputation of parliament. " However, while they refused to plead guilty to bribery.
Lord, Lord Traskott and Mooney also denied involvement in criminal activities.
However, even if the said four members of parliament found guilty, they need only bring a formal apology - they may not be able to exclude from the parliament nor deny ranks.