Solomons considers new parliamentary way to remove PM

Updated November 24, 2009 10:02:08

The Solomon Islands Parliament is today debating whether to pass the Political Party Integrity Bill which will give ruling parties the right to remove a prime minister without a motion of no-confidence. Under the proposed legislation, the ruling parties can continue to govern under a new leader.

The Special Secretary to the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and chair of the bill's working committee, John Keniapasia, explains the provision.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: John Keniapisia, Special Secretary to the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chairman of the Political Party Integrity Bill's Working Committee