During an emergency debate prompted by the News of The World phone hacking scandal, the Speaker of the House of Commons in the U.K. told members of parliament to act like adults or get out! Kady O'Malley examines the powers of the Speaker and Parliament, including the power to compel witnesses to testify before Parliament, and the consequences for refusing to comply.



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