Section 36: Content of speeches
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36. Content of speeches
(1) A Member shall confine his observations to the subject under discussion
and shall not introduce matter not relevant thereto.
(2) No Member shall use unbecoming words or expressions or use offensive
language about Members of the Assembly.
(3) No Member shall impute improper motives to any other Member.
(4) No Member shall refer to any matter on which a judicial decision is
pending if, in the opinion of the Chair, it may prejudice the interest of the parties.
(5) The conduct of the President and the Vice-President of the Republic or
the person performing the functions of the President’s Office, the Chairperson,
Members of the Assembly, Judges, or other persons engaged in the administration of Justice shall not be raised except upon a substantive motion moved for
that purpose: and in any amendment, questions to a Commissioner, or remarks in
a debate dealing with any other subject, reference to the conduct of the persons
aforesaid shall be out of order.
(6) No Member shall attempt to reconsider any specific question upon
which the Assembly has come to a conclusion within the last twelve months
except upon a substantive motion for rescission.
(7) The proceedings and report of a Committee shall not be referred to before they have been presented to the Assembly.