Section 25
of Legislative Assembly Privileges Immunities And Powers Enactment 1963
Section 25
(1)
If it is alleged or appears that any person has been guilty of any contempt the
Assembly may ―
(a)
if such contempt is alleged to have been or has apparently been committed in the view of the Assembly or in the precincts of the Assembly when the Assembly is sitting, or in any committee, deal with the matter summarily, in the case of a member, under Standing Orders and, in the case of a stranger, if satisfied that he is guilty of the contempt, inflict one or other or both of the sanctions provided in subsection (2) of section 24
of this Enactment; or
(b)
refer the matter to a select committee for investigation, consideration and report to the Assembly; or
(c)
direct that the Speaker refer the matter to the Attorney-General.
(2)
If, on the report of a select committee to which a matter has been referred under the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section, it appears that any person has been guilty of a contempt, the Assembly may follow the procedure laid down in paragraph (a) or (c) of that subsection.
Punishment in one session or Assembly in respect of contempts committed in another.