AS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT, WHEN A BILL IS PASSED, STATING THAT IT IS LEGAL TO "LIE" IN PARLIAMENT, IS IT A PERMISSABLE 'BILL'?
2006-07-08 02:40:49 · 7 answers · asked by terryhoare 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes when approved in parliament or assembly, all laws are legal, until a superior court like the Supreme Court in a country, declares it illegal or unconstitutional. Also, there are legal or permitted lies, like those from merchants when they enhance the quality of their products to sell to the costumers.
2006-07-08 02:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by cyberlawyerccs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as parliamentary priviledge, where if someone says something that would be illegal said on the radio or TV or in the papers they can't be sued. Any challenge would have to be taken to a higher court than the parliament
2006-07-08 03:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to view this matter. From an ethical viewpoint, it is not permissable. Most of us believe that it is wrong to lie. From a governmental vantage, if the bill does not contradict the Australian constitution, then it is legal. Legal does not mean ethical.
2006-07-08 02:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Don H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did they pass a bill? They lie all the time without one. At least ours do and they can't get prosecuted for what they say!
2006-07-08 02:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be challenged in your High Court.
I can't believe anyone could even propose such a law.
2006-07-08 02:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're politicians, they'll permit what suits them.
2006-07-08 02:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think not, but I'm not a lawyer.
2006-07-08 02:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋