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Select Committee into the Appropriateness of Powers and Penalties for Breaches of Parliamentary Privilege and Contempts of Parliament

Select Committee into the Appropriateness of Powers and Penalties for Breaches of Parliamentary Privilege and Contempts of Parliament· 7 May 2009general_report

This 2009 WA parliamentary committee report examines the powers and penalties for breaches of parliamentary privilege and contempt of Parliament. It recommends adopting guidelines for contempt, repealing certain sections of The Criminal Code, abolishing the power to imprison (except for temporary detention), and amending the Act to allow for appropriate fines.

Impact

The recommendations affect the WA Parliament, its members, witnesses, and the public. Changes to penalties and definitions of contempt could alter how breaches of privilege are handled, potentially impacting freedom of speech and parliamentary proceedings.

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