Parliamentary privilege definition

Parliamentary privilege means the special rights and immunities which belong to the Assembly, its committees and its members. These rights and immunities enable committees to operate effectively, and enable those involved in committee processes to do so without obstruction, or fear of prosecution.
Parliamentary privilege means the special rights and immunities which belong to the Assembly, its committees and its members. These rights and immunities enable committees to operate effectively, and enable those involved in committee processes to do so without obstruction, or fear of prosecution. Witnesses must tell the truth, and giving false or misleading evidence will be treated as a serious matter.

Examples of Parliamentary privilege in a sentence

  • Parliamentary privilege is an immunity whereby MPs cannot be prosecuted for sedition or sued for libel or slander over anything said during proceedings in the House.

  • In any event, it would not appear, subject to submissions, that Parliamentary privilege would prevent the making of a quashing order in respect of (i) relevant parts of the NPPG, (ii) the Defendant’s decision to adopt the new policy by way of Written Ministerial Statement and (iii) the Defendant’s decision on 10 February 2015 to maintain his decision in (ii).

  • When an operation (26) covers more than one project, the flat rate may apply at the level of a project, provided that the activities and costs between the projects are clearly distinct.

  • If the Corporate Officers inform the Sponsor Body that Parliamentary privilege applies, the Sponsor Body must act in accordance with the directions of the Corporate Officers in their dealings with that information or those activities.

  • The Corporate Officers must provide guidance and assistance as necessary if Parliamentary privilege applies, and the Sponsor Body must act in accordance with that guidance and assistance.

  • Parliamentary privilege is also important for parliamentary staff — it helps set the framework within which they work.

  • Even if someone else shares all your interests, does all the things you do, and behaves the same way you do in your re- lationship, you still stand alone.

  • Privilege - general comment 3.1 The term Parliamentary privilege refers to ‘the special rights and immunities which belong to the Houses, their committees and their members, and which are considered essential for the proper operation of the Parliament 19.

  • As Parliamentary privilege recognizes the right of each House to regulate its own affairs, the Parliamentary Precinct is outside the jurisdiction of local or provincial regulatory control.

  • Parliamentary privilege is a central component of Canada’s constitutional framework, essential for the functioning of Canada’s parliamentary democracy.

Related to Parliamentary privilege

  • Parliament means Parliament of the Republic of South Africa as set out in Chapter Four of the Constitution.

  • Compact privilege means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter.

  • Data Protection Legislation means the Data Protection Act 1998 and all applicable laws and regulations relating to processing of personal data and privacy, including where applicable the guidance and codes of practice issued by the Information Commissioner or relevant Government department in relation to such legislation;

  • Public assistance means Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); auxiliary grants to the aged, blind and disabled; medical assistance; energy assistance; food stamps; employment services; child care; and general relief.