The institution of parliamentary privilege originates from the Westminster tradition, and its core purpose is to safeguard the independence of the legislature in the exercise of its functions, free from undue interference by the executive and the judiciary. However, privilege has never been absolute, nor does it mean that Members of Parliament are above the […]
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