ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act
3. Description of precincts of Parliament
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
3. Description of precincts of Parliament
(1)The precincts of Parliament shall comprise the area of land and every building or part of a building under Parliament’s control including—(a)the chambers in which the proceedings of Parliament are conducted including the galleries and lobbies of the chambers;(b)all the parts of the buildings in which the chambers are situated including the entrances, forecourts, yards, gardens, enclosures or open spaces appurtenant thereto;(c)committee rooms and other meeting places provided or used for Parliament’s purposes;(d)the offices of Parliament including the places within such offices that are provided for the use of members, members of staff, members of the public and the press;(e)places provided for the use or accommodation of the members, members of the public and representatives of the press used in connection with the proceedings of Parliament or its committees;(f)all other buildings or parts of a building provided or used in connection with the proceedings of Parliament or its committees while so used by Parliament including such premises as may be leased by Parliament; and(g)such other areas as the Speaker may designate, in writing, for the purpose of parliamentary business.(2)Where Parliament or a committee convenes outside the premises ordinarily used for its sittings, this Act shall apply as if the premises where Parliament or the committee is sitting were within the precincts of Parliament.