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Part I of the Bill provides that it
will come into force on
a date to be fixed by
the Governor which will
will be A
sitting of the
some time
be before the first
1985-86 Session. Part I also
contains certain important definitions
amongst
which are those of the Council Chamber and the
precincts.
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Part II of the Bill deals with the
privileges
and immunities of
the Legislative
Council and the Members thereof.
Clause 3 expressly provides for freedom
of speech and debate in the Council or
any committee and for the corresponding
immunity of the proceedings from being
questioned in any court
outside the Council.
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Clause 4 confers immunity upon Members
from civil ΟΙ criminal proceedings in
respect of matters said, OF documents
brought before, the Council or any
committee.