Standing committee of privileges

Examines complaints of breach of the privileges of Parliament or of its members, and makes recommendations. The Constitution requires this committee.

• Determining, from the facts of the case, whether a question referred to it by Parliament involves a breach of privilege.
• If it does, stating the nature of the breach and the circumstances leading to it, and making recommendations; the report may also state the procedure Parliament is to follow in giving effect to them.

Each Parliament appoints this committee, of not more than 10 members, at its first session.

Source: Rules of Procedure of Parliament, Article 76 of the Constitution; rules 240–243