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by cjg 8y ago
https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/blog/contempt-witnesses-select-committees https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/blog/contempt-witn...
- 21 8y agoAnd the relevant bit (for persons under UK jurisdiction): > Historically, those found guilty of contempts could be fined or imprisoned, but those sanctions have not been used by the Commons since 1666 and 1880 respectively. For all sorts of practical, legal and constitutional reasons, it is highly doubtful that the modern House would seriously consider this.