POLITICIANS this morning blocked a debate on the arrest and detention by police of Senator Stuart Syvret.
An emergency sitting of the House called by seven Members began this morning with a one-hour-long debate on whether States Standing Orders should be suspended to allow a proposition lodged by Deputy Geoff Southern to be debated.
Politicians voted by 25 to 20 to reject the motion to suspend rules that there must be at least a 15-day lodging period prior to a debate.
No decision was taken as to when the debate itself may take place. It will be at least ten days but is more likely to take place at the sitting after next.
Today’s emergency sitting was called following the arrest of Senator Syvret on 6 April on suspicion of breaching data protection legislation.
• Picture: Senator Syvret arriving for this morning’s emergency sitting
Article posted on 21st April, 2009 - 2.58pm
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