Book: Politicans Above The Law
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A compelling case for the abolition of parliamentary inviolability!
How is it that THREE
QUARTERS OF PARLIAMENTARIANS in the world enjoy parliamentary
inviolability, which protects a politician against civil,
administrative, or criminal proceedings beyond the walls of parliament.
This is contrasted against parliamentary immunity (privilege) which
protects the politician only while within those walls.
Critical analysis
presented by the authors clearly demonstrates that parliamentary
inviolability defies the rule of law, equality before the law, the
separation of constitutional powers, prosecutorial discretion, and
encourages disrespect for and clashes between the three branches of
government.
Fascinating newspaper
reports from the international press serve to testify to claims of havoc
created as a result of parliamentary inviolability. The fundamental
dignity and worth of the human person is spotlighted in the final
chapter toward establishing the case that nobody ought to be above the
law --- not even our lawmakers.
