Appointment of Acting Speaker who blocked bills may have been unconstitutional, Minister claims

Lord Tu’ilakepa’s appointment as Acting Speaker may have been unconstitutional, the Police Minister has claimed. Hon. Tapueluelu told Television Tonga the government had been told by its legal advisor in New Zealand that according to the Constitution clause 61, an acting speaker could only assume the position if the Speaker had resigned, died or been … Continue reading Appointment of Acting Speaker who blocked bills may have been unconstitutional, Minister claims