An attempt to pass a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Andrew Holness was blocked by Deputy Leader of the House of Commons Heroy Clarke at Gordon House on Tuesday afternoon.
Opposition leader Mark Golding, who had called for a motion of no confidence against the prime minister, said he could not address the issue because the motion was ruled to be “out of order” and in breach of judicial judicial rules. It wasn’t allowed. This issue is under judicial consideration.
Prime Minister Holness submitted papers to the court on Monday seeking a judicial review in relation to the Integrity Commission’s investigation report into statutory declarations.
Mr Golding told The Gleaner that the issue he was raising was a breach of the ministerial code of conduct by the prime minister’s failure to disclose that he was being investigated by the Integrity Commission for illicit enrichment. Ta.
“It has nothing to do with the content of the report or the allegations made against him in the report. Therefore, it is not a matter that is subject to any legal proceedings, pending or otherwise. I think so,” he said.
The Gleaner has been reliably informed that court documents relating to the judicial review had not been served on the Integrity Commission until late this afternoon.
Citing Parliament’s standing orders, Mr Clark argued that Mr Golding’s motion was “out of order” and contrary to Erskine May’s rules, the bible of parliamentary practice. This consideration should not be discussed before the judiciary.
Charles Jnr, MP for Clarendon South East Parnell, raised the issue and objected to Golding’s attempt to introduce a motion.
“If members intend to go down a path that violates the standing orders in raising matters that belong to the subordinate judiciary, which cannot be entertained in this House,” he charged.
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