Freedom from civil arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What is freedom from civil arrest
A
ancient power that allows members to attend meeting without fear of arrest
2
Q
What are they protested from
A
arrest in connection with civil proceedings for 40 days before and 40 days after a session of parl
3
Q
What is the exception to freedom from civil arrest
A
arrest and detain for words spoken in parl that would be a violation of freedom of speech
