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Parliamentary Privilege

8       Motions relating to contempts

Notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders, a motion to:

(a)     determine that a person has committed a contempt; or

(b)     impose a penalty upon a person for a contempt,

shall not be moved unless notice of the motion has been given not less than 7 days before the day for moving the motion.

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