Unparliamentary language
The gist
The SCBA issued a show-cause notice to advocate Balraj Malik over alleged unparliamentary language.
The case shows how 'unparliamentary language' rules now reach beyond legislatures.
How it unfolded
- 1997In the Australian Senate, the words "liar" and "dumbo" were ordered withdrawn and deemed unparliamentary [1].
- Mar 27, 2014In Belgium, Laurent Louis called Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo a pedophile; other members of parliament left the room in protest [1].
- Oct 10, 2026Police action against lawyers during an anti-Chief Election Commissioner protest; the SCBA alleges advocates near the Court premises were manhandled, forcibly detained and taken several kilometres away [4].