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Chafetz, Joshua A. 1979-

Democracy's privileged few legislative privilege and democratic norms in the British and American constitutions / [electronic resource] : Josh Chafetz. - New Haven : Yale University Press, c2007. - x, 307 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-294) and index.

Lex parliamenti vs. lex terrae -- Political questions and nonjusticiability -- Free speech in Parliament -- Free speech in Congress -- Freedom from civil arrest and legal process for members of Parliament -- Freedom from civil arrest for members of Congress -- Disputed parliamentary elections -- Disputed congressional elections -- Breach of privilege and contempt of Parliament -- Punishment by Congress.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

ISBN:

LCCN:

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA700460 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Congress --Privileges and immunities.
Great Britain. Parliament --Privileges and immunities.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Constitutional law--United States.
Constitutional law--Great Britain.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: K3324 / .C47 2007eb

Dewey Class. No.: 328.41/074