In countries with a parliamentary system of government, contempt of parliament is the offence of obstructing the legislature in the carrying out of its functions, or in the hindering any legislator in the performance of their duties. == Typology == The concept is common in countries with a parliamentary system in the Westminster model, or which are derived from or influenced by the Westminster model.
In countries with a parliamentary system of government, contempt of parliament is the offence of obstructing the legislature in the carrying out of its functions, or in the hindering any legislator in the performance of their duties. == Typology == The concept is common in countries with a parliamentary system in the Westminster model, or which are derived from or influenced by the Westminster model.
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