Section 29
Additional penalty by the House
of Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act 1952
(1)
Every person who has committed an offence against section 10 or 11 and has been adjudged guilty of contempt by the House may, in addition to any other penalty to which he is by this Act or any other law liable, be sentenced to imprisonment for such period not exceeding sixty days as is determined by the House.
(2)
Such person shall be imprisoned under warrant issued under the hand of the President.
Recovery of penalties 30.
The Attorney General may sue for and recover in any civil court of competent jurisdiction any penalty incurred by any person under this Act as though such penalty were a debt due to the
Government.
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Prosecutions to be instituted only at the instance of the Attorney
General 31.
No prosecution for any contravention or breach of this Act shall be instituted except at the instance of the Attorney General.
Privileges and immunities of the House of Commons to be enjoyed by the House and members thereof