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Originally Posted by Jacks
It states in the article that privilege extends for 40 days after Parliament is dissolved and 40 days before the next sitting. Technically we don't know when the next sitting will begin but it could be within that time frame. Historically it's incredibly unlikely that whoever forms the next government will recall Parliament in the first week but there is nothing stopping it. A judge would really have to put himself out there to try and force him to testify. I'm not a lawyer but I'm guessing there would be some sort of appeal path? if so that would certainly eat up enough time.
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You might be right, but is a case to avoid testifying really the best campaign strategy? That seems like it would be pretty damaging. " I have nothing to hide because I didn't know anything, but I will fight tooth and nail to not say that under oath" doesn't give much confidence for some reason.