Contempt of Parliament (Pakistan) explained

Contempt of Parliament
Long Title:	A bill to provide for the punishment of contempt of Parliament
Introduced By:	Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon
Date Passed:	16 May 2023

Contempt of Parliament is a law that passed on 16 May 2023, the National Assembly of Pakistan approved via the Contempt of Parliament Bill 2023. This legislation was put forth by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). The bill outlines penalties for individuals convicted of contempt, including imprisonment lasting from 2 to 6 years and a monetary fine of one million rupees. It's worth noting that this law is applicable to both government and state institution officials, as well as the general public.^{[1] [2]}

History

On 24 May 2023, the Senate approved the bill, following its prior passage by the National Assembly. The bill's stipulations do empower a bicameral Contempt Committee to potentially impose a prison sentence of one year and levy a fine of Rs. one million on those found in contempt.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Contempt of Court (Pakistan)

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Assembly Passes Contempt of Parliament Bill 2023.
2. Web site: April 19, 2018 . The contempt of Parliament . Daily Times . 2018-04-19 . 2023-08-11.
3. Web site: Now Contempt of Parliament. July 26, 2023.
4. Web site: Zubair Qureshi, Correspondent . Pakistan's National Assembly passes 'contempt of parliament' bill | Pakistan – Gulf News . Gulfnews.com . 2023-05-17 . 2023-08-11.