Privileges Committee In Closed Session (Press, 22 October 1986)
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Summary: Privileges Committee In Closed Session (Press, 22 October 1986)
On 22 October 1986, the Privileges Committee of the Wellington Parliament held a closed session to address charges against Mr John Banks, a National Party representative for Whangarei. The session followed a letter submitted by Mr Banks' legal counsel, Mr Jim McLay. The charges stemmed from comments made by Mr Banks during a debate on the controversial Homosexual Law Reform Bill that took place seven months prior. In his remarks, Mr Banks had accused Mr John Terris, the Chairman of Committees, of colluding with the bill's sponsor. This accusation led to Mr Banks being suspended from the debating chamber for a period of 24 hours. Prior to the closure of the session, Mr Palmer, the Minister of Justice and chairman of the Privileges Committee, indicated to the media present that it was unlikely they would be permitted to return after the closed session began.
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