Disciplinary sanctions imposed by the competent authority on a member of parliament: A Comparative Study
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https://doi.org/10.64184/ajlps.V3.I3.Y2026.p.975-1012.429Keywords:
(Disciplinary Sanctions, competent Authority, Member of Parliament)Abstract
This study examined the disciplinary offenses of members of the parliamentary assembly within a comparative framework, given that members' conduct constitutes a fundamental pillar for ensuring the proper functioning of parliamentary institutions and safeguarding their prestige. The core problem lies in the extent of constitutional rules' capability and the efficacy of internal bylaws of parliamentary councils in regulating members' disciplinary infractions and invoking disciplinary liability whenever a member breaches parliamentary duties or departs from the requirements of parliamentary capacity. This includes committing perjury regarding the constitutional oath, failing to dedicate full-time devotion to parliamentary work, or exploiting the parliamentary status for financial dealings with the state, as well as disrupting the rules of order during sittings through absenteeism or violating orderly conduct. The study adopted the analytical methodology, supported by the comparative approach, through the analysis of relevant legal texts. The study concluded that members' engagement in behaviors that obstruct parliamentary functions weakens public trust in the legislative institution. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop legal rules to counter such behaviors, alongside activating the role of laws and regulations in alignment with contemporary developments.
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