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In parliamentary terms, a “gag” or closure motion is used to immediately end debate and move the chamber to a vote.

It allows a government or majority party to cut short lengthy discussions or prevent further speeches.

Also known as closure or cloture.

Today, Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights held a capacity-building and pre-field briefing ahead of oversight visits in the Eastern Region.

Discussions covered migration, child labour, Ghana’s UPR recommendations and effective engagement with children and communities.

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𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 (𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑷)

Last week, Ghana's Parliament took key decisions on ministerial and judicial appointments.

Here is a quick update on last week's key developments in Parliament.

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“If there is no agreement on basic rules, we will continue to see these things play out.”

Our ED, Dr. @DramanRasheed, joined Ghana Tonight on TV3 to discuss the recurring disruptions in Parliament’s Appointments Committee.

Watch the full discussion: