Ruling
March 14, 1985
Freedom of speech
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Minister stated that he had not threatened the Member's freedom of speech and that his words had been placed in a new context by the press report. The Speaker concluded that when there is a contradiction between an article appearing in the press and a Member's statement, the Chair must always rely on the Member's word..
References Debates, March 12, 1985, pp. 2936-8.
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Holding
"The Chair must accept a Member's statement in the House over a contradictory press report."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Member's statement in the House must be accepted over a contradictory press report.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Question of Privilege
- Significance
Low
High