Hogg and Harman* suggest that it is unfair to apply new rules retrospectively. Legg hasn't created any 'new' rule. He has set out how the existing rules should have been applied. The House of Lords do this all the time.
I think MPs should be allowed to appeal but must provide a detailed written explanation, to the House and the public, of why each expense was “wholly, exclusively and necessarily ... for the purpose of performing their parliamentary duties". It would be fantastic reading.
From Times commenter K DH to Dominic Lawson @ October 18, 2009 9:48 AM BST
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Both QCs, as is Sir Thos. Legg.
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