Question of Privilege
April 27, 1990
Contempt of the House: disturbance in the galleryApril 11 and 27, 1990
Hon. John Fraser
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
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Holding
"A prima facie case of contempt of the House was established due to the disruption from the gallery, permitting the Government House Leader to move a motion to refer the matter to the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections."
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The Speaker found a prima facie case of contempt after protesters disrupted proceedings from the gallery, allowing the House to refer the matter to a committee.
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- Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Forms (6th)