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Sources of parliamentary law and practice

2.1 Overview
2.2 Statute
2.3 Standing Orders
2.4 Sessional Orders
2.5 Rulings of the Chair
2.6 Custom and practice
2.7 Practice of the House of Commons

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2.5 Rulings of the Chair

Since 1860, Speakers have made rulings from the Chair, which form precedents to be followed in the future. These rulings are often interpretations of the Standing Orders or Sessional Orders.

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Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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