Protecting the Parliament: Exclusive Cognisance and Sanctions for Breach of Privilege and Contempt of Parliament
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2013 - 2017)· 25 November 2015general_report
The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee report (2015) examines parliamentary privilege and contempt. It recommends against amending the Criminal Code, proposes enhanced fining powers for breaches of privilege, and supports retaining the power to expel members. It also suggests introducing parliamentary precincts legislation.
Impact
The recommendations affect how the WA Parliament can respond to breaches of privilege and contempt, potentially impacting members, the public, and those interacting with Parliament. Enhanced fining powers and defined precincts could change behaviour and accountability.
public_sectorjusticeparliamentary privilegecontempt of parliamentfinesexpulsionparliamentary precinctscriminal codestanding orderslegislative assemblyprocedurepenalties
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