Parliamentary Privilege
- ISBN #9781776923168
- Geoffrey Palmer
- Paperback
- Due 12th February
- Due 12th February
Parliamentary Privilege
- ISBN #9781776923168
- Geoffrey Palmer
- Paperback
- Due 12th February
- Due 12th February
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Published ahead of the 2026 NZ General Election, this book by Sir Geoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its powers. Parliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It can be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to regulate its affairs - and is a curious mix of history, parliamentary practice, law and politics. 'However, it is also viscous and volatile,' writes Palmer, 'and should not be left to sit too long without change.' This incisive book examines how parliamentary privilege operates in New Zealand, and where change is needed. Palmer traces its evolution and shows how reform has lagged behind that of comparable democracies such as Canada. With his characteristic clarity and frankness, Palmer calls for greater transparency, fairness and consistency in how Parliament exercises its powers. Such changes are essential if we are to protect individual rights and democratic integrity.
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Publication Date: 12/02/2026
- Publisher: Te Herenga Waka University Press
- Country of Origin: New Zealand
- Pages: 128
- Dimensions (mm): 210x148x12mm
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Published ahead of the 2026 NZ General Election, this book by Sir Geoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its powers. Parliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It can be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to regulate its affairs - and is a curious mix of history, parliamentary practice, law and politics. 'However, it is also viscous and volatile,' writes Palmer, 'and should not be left to sit too long without change.' This incisive book examines how parliamentary privilege operates in New Zealand, and where change is needed. Palmer traces its evolution and shows how reform has lagged behind that of comparable democracies such as Canada. With his characteristic clarity and frankness, Palmer calls for greater transparency, fairness and consistency in how Parliament exercises its powers. Such changes are essential if we are to protect individual rights and democratic integrity.
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Publication Date: 12/02/2026
- Publisher: Te Herenga Waka University Press
- Country of Origin: New Zealand
- Pages: 128
- Dimensions (mm): 210x148x12mm
- Delivery & Returns
