Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda: Difference between revisions

== Composition and membership ==

Parliament has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 19 members, 17 members elected for a five year term in single-seat constituencies, 1 ex-officio member and 1 Speaker. The Senate has 17 appointed members.

 

No civil or criminal proceedings may be brought against any member of either House of Parliament for remarks made before, or written in a report to, the House of Parliament. This is without prejudice to any provision made by Parliament regarding the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its committees, or the privileges and immunities of the members and officers of either House of Parliament and of other people involved in the business of Parliament or its committees.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />