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Nova Scotia Speaker Rescinds Bans on 36 Protesters Before Fall Session
Danielle Barkhouse reversed sanctions after appeals from opposition and government members, and the legislature will post clearer gallery rules for visitors.
- Nova Scotia Speaker Danielle Barkhouse rescinded temporary bans on 36 people on Friday, reversing restrictions imposed last month after protesters disrupted the House during budget debate in March.
- The bans followed a winter session incident where protesters sang and jeered at MLAs, disrupting a budget vote; Speaker Barkhouse characterized the disruption as an unlawful breach of parliamentary privilege.
- Following appeals from opposition parties, the Progressive Conservative government, and the Nova Scotia Arts Coalition, Speaker Barkhouse said there was 'broad consensus' among MLAs to reconsider the bans.
- Premier Tim Houston wrote to Speaker Barkhouse suggesting bans be lifted for those willing to review Rules, emphasizing regulations must be 'firmly and consistently enforced.'
- Visitors to the gallery will receive modernized Rules 'aligned with best practices' from Parliament, though Speaker Barkhouse warned future disruptions could result in removal or additional restrictions.
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N.S. Speaker scraps planned legislature bans just days before fall sitting begins
HALIFAX - The Speaker of the Nova Scotia legislature says she is rescinding a decision to temporarily ban 36 people from the premises for allegedly causing a disruption in the gallery during the spring sitting.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Speaker lifts Province House gallery bans issued after March 24 disruption
Provincial release: –—————————————————-–NOTE: The following is a statement from Danielle Barkhouse, Speaker of the House of Assembly.—————————————————— Since the spring sitting of the legislature, I have been speaking with constituents and interested persons from around the province who have offered their opinions on the temporary bans issued following the March 24 disruption in the gallery. […] More
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