Legislative privilege versus free speech: What was the Supreme Court reference about? | Explained

Legislative privilege versus free speech: What was the Supreme Court reference about? | Explained

The Supreme Court ruled that disputes over whether parliamentary privilege overrides free speech will remain open for future legal review. It clarified that any significant legal questions about the balance between legislative privilege and the right to speak freely must be addressed in subsequent proceedings, rather than being settled immediately.

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