{"product_id":"parliamentary-privilege-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-by-geoffrey-palmer-9781776923168","title":"Parliamentary Privilege in Aotearoa New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished ahead of the 2026 NZ General Election, this book by Sir \nGeoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its \npowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It \ncan be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to \nregulate its affairs - and is a curious mix of history, parliamentary \npractice, law and politics. 'However, it is also viscous and volatile,' \nwrites Palmer, 'and should not be left to sit too long without change.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incisive book examines how parliamentary privilege operates in \nNew Zealand, and where change is needed. Palmer traces its evolution and\n shows how reform has lagged behind that of comparable democracies such \nas Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his characteristic clarity and frankness, Palmer calls for \ngreater transparency, fairness and consistency in how Parliament \nexercises its powers. Such changes are essential if we are to protect \nindividual rights and democratic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264426229996,"sku":"9781776923168","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781776923168.webp?v=1769732048","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/parliamentary-privilege-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-by-geoffrey-palmer-9781776923168","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}