Question of Privilege
May 10, 1966
Reflections on a Member
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In order to constitute a breach of privilege, the libel must be based on matters arising from the actual transaction of the business of the House. Since this is not the case in this situation, privilege cannot be invoked. In addition, the matter was not raised at the earliest opportunity.
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Holding
"The matter is not a prima facie question of privilege as the alleged libel does not relate to House business and was not raised in a timely manner."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a question of privilege because the alleged libel did not relate to House business and was not raised at the earliest opportunity.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Significance
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