Parliamentary Inquiry Commission
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Parliamentary Inquiry Committee is an investigation committee of the legislative branch, which transforms the parliamentary house itself into a committee to hear testimonies and gather information directly. At the municipal level, its correct name is Special Inquiry Committee.[1]
In Brazil[edit]
In Portugal[edit]
In Portugal, article 181, paragraph 5 expressly provides that Parliamentary Inquiry Committees have investigative powers similar to judicial authorities.[2] For example, the Camarate case resulted in inquiry committees.[3]
In other countries[edit]
The Parliamentary Inquiry Committee has been adopted by several countries such as Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. In the case of Argentina, although it uses the institute, it is not provided for in its constitution. In Uruguay, it has been referred to in its constitutional text since 1918, expressly allowing for the establishment of a Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Almanaque Abril 2014. Abril. 2014. p. 67. ISBN 7893614095202.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid prefix (help) - ^ Luís Roberto Barroso. "Comissões Parlamentares de Inquérito e Suas Competências: Política, Direito e Devido Processo Legal" (PDF). Direito do Estado. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ João Céu e Silva (November 26, 2010). "Estão a encobrir algo sobre atentado de Camarate". DN. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Nathalia Carmo Rodrigues (February 2013). "Comissão parlamentar de inquérito como instrumento de apuração da corrupção". Ambito Jurídico. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
