Mr. Godi says the doctrine of separation of powers implies that Parliament may not exercise the functions of the Executive. This also applies to SCOPA, as a committee of Parliament. #StateCaptureInquiry
He says SCOPA does not have powers that exceed the powers of Parliament. for example, he says it cannot issue a warrant for the arrest of corrupt officials. #StateCaptureInquiry
He says SCOPA speaks chiefly through its reports, which are tabled before Parliament. #StateCaptureInquiry
Mr. Godi says any report that SCOPA tables before Parliament, ceases to "belong to" the Committee. The Speaker of Parliament becomes the custodian of the
report, on behalf of Parliament as a whole. #StateCaptureInquiry
report, on behalf of Parliament as a whole. #StateCaptureInquiry
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