Impeachment is a trial held before Parliament of someone who is charged with a crime against the State. It is usually a charge against a public official. In the past English custom was for the impeachment to be made in the House of Commons and for the trial to be held in the House of Lords. However since 1805 parliamentary procedure has changed. The Cabinet is responsible for the actions of ministers and ministers are accountable to Parliament. Their work is scrutinised and they are questioned regularly by Parliament.
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House of Commons Library Standard Note : Impeachment (
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