Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm trying to get some clarity about how to avoid double standards, where Members are convicted by the law. Can we get some kind of legal opinion with respect to double standards being created by this clause, in the event it passes? There may be cases where Members are found guilty of an offence and where other Members are found guilty and given a conditional discharge; the Member found guilty and convicted cannot sit as a Member, and the other Member found guilty and given a conditional discharge can sit. Therefore, is it correct to state that clause 2 can cause double standards in the amendment to the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act that is being put forth?
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 11th, 1995
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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