Capital punishment as a deterrent for illicit drugs offences, was rejected 38 to 8 by debaters who were invited by the Speaker, Lord Fakafanua, to participate in the first public debate held in the Parliament House in Nuku'alofa yesterday, 28 May. Those who argued for the right to life, said there was not any evidence to show that the death penalty was a deterrent and there
The First Speaker's Debate drew interest from the public and stakeholders parliament.gov.to - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from parliament.gov.to Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Two landmark Court of Appeal decisions in favour of the Lord Speaker & Legislative Assembly reaffirms parliamentary privilege and the doctrine of separation of powers parliament.gov.to - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from parliament.gov.to Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will hold a soft closing of its 2023-24 session on Thursday next week, 2 May, without much fanfare. Parliament will then take a break until the State Opening of the 2024-2025 Session on Thursday 16 May.
Tonga awaits king's next move after prime minister flies to remote island to make apology - 24-Mar-2024 nzcity.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzcity.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.