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A contempt of privilege: Parliament’s Clerk explains

A contempt of privilege: Parliament’s Clerk explains5. Sept.14 Min.

<p>Parliament’s expert on its rules explains privilege, the inquiry process, and the limited options for punishment in the wake of MBIE officials being found guilty of a contempt this week.</p><p><em>*RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehouse">articles</a> or <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-house">podcast</a> at RNZ.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-house?share=f211ebd6-3f8f-496c-a830-ec22fae77a89">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>