Parliamentary privileges does not give one carte blanche to use foul language or otherwise disrespect the parliamentary norms of decorum. History Of Parliamentary Privilege-The Parliamentary Privileges originated in UK during the times of English civil war, when the monarch was in power. Parliamentary Privilege was born in the United Kingdom as a means of safeguarding parliamentary rights and respect. The Unparliamentary words are codified by the parliamentary privileges act 1987. Why Parliamentary Privileges Are Essential-Parliamentary speakers are responsible for making or amending the law, which helps fill the dearth in the current legal system.

Source: The Hindu November 13, 2023 10:43 UTC