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... witness in a trial , but this is not the case now . These privileges extend for some time ( some say forty days ) before the commencement of a session and after the close of a session , and for a convenient time necessary for returning ...
... witness in a trial , but this is not the case now . These privileges extend for some time ( some say forty days ) before the commencement of a session and after the close of a session , and for a convenient time necessary for returning ...
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... witnesses , that is , trying to make them give evidence of a special kind before the House . For the purpose of sending persons to prison , the House employs an officer called the " Sergeant - at - Arms . " He is appointed by the Crown ...
... witnesses , that is , trying to make them give evidence of a special kind before the House . For the purpose of sending persons to prison , the House employs an officer called the " Sergeant - at - Arms . " He is appointed by the Crown ...
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... witnesses . Or again , a motion may be made in the course of a debate for “ ad- journment " of the House - that is , for proceeding to no further business that day ; or for introducing a clause in the matter to be voted upon by means of ...
... witnesses . Or again , a motion may be made in the course of a debate for “ ad- journment " of the House - that is , for proceeding to no further business that day ; or for introducing a clause in the matter to be voted upon by means of ...
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... witnesses on oath , inspect documents , and investigate minutely all the details of a question . Upon completing the inquiry , they report to the House upon the desirableness or inexpediency of any legislation proposed . The service on ...
... witnesses on oath , inspect documents , and investigate minutely all the details of a question . Upon completing the inquiry , they report to the House upon the desirableness or inexpediency of any legislation proposed . The service on ...
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... witnesses who are required to prove the charges . The accused may have summonses issued to his own witnesses , and is entitled to make his full defence by Counsel . The trial has usually been held in Westminster Hall , and resembles ...
... witnesses who are required to prove the charges . The accused may have summonses issued to his own witnesses , and is entitled to make his full defence by Counsel . The trial has usually been held in Westminster Hall , and resembles ...
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