A day after suspending five Opposition lawmakers, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has issued new guidelines, which, he said, are aimed at restoring sanity in Parliament.
Tayebwa, in a lengthy communication during plenary yesterday, said majority of the legislators have chosen to break some rules of procedure in the August House.
Tayebwa started with the issue of the dress code, which he said the legislators have abused, noting that he will no longer allow wearing shirts in the House as only suits shall be allowed.
According to the Deputy Speaker, some members during parliamentary committees dress in jeans, trousers, sneakers and flat shoes, among others.
He stressed that only those with special cases such as injuries, who will approach the Speaker prior to the sitting, will be allowed to attend the session.
Tayebwa informed the legislators that there will be no more approaching the Speaker’s chair from today as it has been.
Only three members; the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Government Chief Whip are now free to approach the Speaker.
