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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Parliamentary Privilege
Parliamentary privilege refers to the special rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament and its members.
These privileges protect Parliament from outside interference and enable it to perform its functions effectively.
One important privilege is freedom of speech within parliamentary proceedings.
Members are generally immune from legal liability for statements made during parliamentary debates.
Parliament also has powers to control its own proceedings and punish contempt or breaches of privilege.
Parliamentary privilege refers to the special rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament and its members.
These privileges protect Parliament from outside interference and enable it to perform its functions effectively.
One important privilege is freedom of speech within parliamentary proceedings.
Members are generally immune from legal liability for statements made during parliamentary debates.
Parliament also has powers to control its own proceedings and punish contempt or breaches of privilege.
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