A former law clerk and parliamentary counsel for the House of Commons sets out the rights and immunities of Members of Parliament and legislative assemblies in Canada for the benefit of members themselves and other interested parties. The rights include freedom of speech, breaches of privileges and contempts, debates and proceeding in Parliament as evidence in court, privilege of freedom from arrest, and related privileges. He describes the parameters within which they can be exercised, and also considers the corporate power of the Houses of Parliament. The second edition incorporates new charters and court cases since 1982. Co-published by the House of Commons. Canadian card order number: C97-900668-6. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. | Parliamentary Privilege in Canada by Joseph P. Maingot, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters