“36. (1) A motion directly concerning the privilege of the Assembly shall take precedence over all other public business.

(2) Any member desiring to raise a matter under this Standing Order shall first obtain leave of the Presiding Officer and if he obtains such leave, there shall be no debate on the motion but the Presiding Officer shall refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges.

(3) If during a Sitting of the Assembly a matter suddenly arises, which appears to involve the privileges of the Assembly and which calls for the immediate intervention of the Assembly, the proceedings may be interrupted, save during the course of a discussion, by a motion based on such matter.

(4) No Member moving a motion under this Standing Order may speak for more than five minutes.”

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