Clause 20
Punitive powers of Assembly
of Legislative Assembly (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Ordinance
(1)
For any dishonourable conduct, abuse of privilege or contempt, on the part of a member, the Assembly may —
impose upon him a fine not exceeding the sum of five thousand dollars;
suspend him from the service of the Assembly for the remainder of the current session of the Assembly or for any part thereof; and
direct that he be reprimanded or admonished in his place by the Speaker.
(2)
For any contempt on the part of a stranger, the Assembly may —
impose upon him a fine not exceeding the sum of five thousand dollars;
exclude him from the Assembly and the precincts thereof for the remainder of the current session of the Assembly or for any part thereof; and
direct that he be reprimanded or admonished at the Bar of the House by the Speaker.