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Adjournment Motion An adjournment motion is a motion that is moved in a legislative body to adjourn the sitting of the house. It is a motion of urgency and is usually moved to discuss a matter of public importance. The motion can be moved by any member of the house and is usually debated for … Read more
Adjournment Sine Di Adjournment sine die is a Latin phrase that means “without day.” It is used to describe the end of a legislative session without setting a date for the next session to begin. This type of adjournment is often used when there is no agreement on the agenda for the next session or … Read more
Adjournment An adjournment is the temporary suspension of a meeting or session. It can be used to break for lunch, to allow for a vote, or to end the meeting for the day. Types of Adjournments There are two main types of adjournments: Adjournment sine die: This type of adjournment means that the meeting or … Read more
Parliamentary Privileges (Article 105) Parliamentary privilege is a set of rights and immunities enjoyed by members of parliament in order to enable them to carry out their duties without fear of reprisal. These privileges include freedom of speech, freedom from arrest, and the right to access documents and information. Article 105 of the Constitution of … Read more
Sessions of Parliament Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom. It is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is the elected chamber, with 650 members. The House of Lords is the unelected chamber, with around 800 members. Parliament meets in the Palace … Read more