"A publication of the Centre for Legislative and Parliamentary Research."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 439-451) and index.

Contents: The legislative system of Ghana -- Origin and development of the parliament of Ghana -- Composition and membership -- Functions of parliament -- Parliamentary functionaries -- Summoning, adjournment and dissolution of parliament -- The organisation of business -- Attendance and mode of decision-making -- Parliamentary questions -- Mechanisms for raising matters in parliament -- The making of legislation -- Financial and budget procedure -- Committees of parliament -- Privileges and immunities of members -- Conduct of members in the chamber -- Symbolism and paraphernalia in use in parliament --