16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very straightforward matter and I do not know why we are taking long in making a determination. This is the fourth volume of the Standing Orders of the Senate. If you check Volume I, Volume II and I think even Volume III, you will not find Standing Order No.103. Why is that the case? It is the case because, previously, your predecessors who had the honour to sit on that Chair have made determinations either way on such matters. There is ruling to the effect that this House cannot be gagged or injuncted by ...
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very straightforward matter and I do not know why we are taking long in making a determination. This is the fourth volume of the Standing Orders of the Senate. If you check Volume I, Volume II and I think even Volume III, you will not find Standing Order No.103. Why is that the case? It is the case because, previously, your predecessors who had the honour to sit on that Chair have made determinations either way on such matters. There is ruling to the effect that this House cannot be gagged or injuncted by ...
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
carefully consider the provisions of Standing Order No.103(2), especially on its conclusion, considering it is the conclusion that makes the final determination on how we guard this House. If you read Standing Order No.103(2)- “A matter shall be considered to be sub judice when it refers to active criminal or civil proceedings---” Unfortunately, that is where many of our colleagues pause at. The important part of the Standing Order begins here and I will read. “---and the discussion of such matter is likely to prejudice its fair determination.” Why did we include that Standing Order? As I have pointed out ...
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
carefully consider the provisions of Standing Order No.103(2), especially on its conclusion, considering it is the conclusion that makes the final determination on how we guard this House. If you read Standing Order No.103(2)- “A matter shall be considered to be sub judice when it refers to active criminal or civil proceedings---” Unfortunately, that is where many of our colleagues pause at. The important part of the Standing Order begins here and I will read. “---and the discussion of such matter is likely to prejudice its fair determination.” Why did we include that Standing Order? As I have pointed out ...
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, did you hear Sen. Osotsi cast aspersion on the conduct of colleague Senators?
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16 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, did you hear Sen. Osotsi cast aspersion on the conduct of colleague Senators?
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