Democracy's privileged few legislative privilege and democratic norms in the British and American constitutions - Chafetz, Joshua A. (Joshua Aaron), 1979-; ebrary, Inc. (New Haven : Yale University Press, 2007)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-294) and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Great Britain. -- Parliament -- Privileges and immunities; United States. -- Congress -- Privileges and immunities; Constitutional law -- Great Britain; Constitutional law -- United States; Electronic books