Long title

To give effect to section 17 (BILL OF RIGHTS) of the Constitution; to provide for receiving petitions at the North West Provincial Legislature; to provide for the realization of the right to petition as entrenched in the Standing Rules of the North West Provincial Legislature; and to provide for matters incidental thereto

Table of contents

SECTION	TITLE
1.	Definitions
2.	Application
3.	Objects
4.	Interpretation
5.	Right to petition
6.	General principles
7.	Petition
8.	Rights of a petitioner
9.	Submission of petition
10.	Establishment and functions of Petitions Committee
11.	Powers of Committee
12.	Procedure for consideration of a petition
13.	Right of appeal
14.	Responsibilities of Committee
15.	Delegation
16.	Sitting of Committee
17.	Accountability of the Committee to the Legislature
18.	Witnesses and material of evidence
19.	Offences and penalties
20.	Regulations
21.	Short title and commencement

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