(1) Should Parliament be protected from actions and statements that undermine it as an institution (not mere criticism of its members or its functioning). It may be that the answer lies within the ambit of security legislation. However a very recent incident in Nigeria is relevant. A senator, allegedly called for the restoration of military rule, in turn prompting public pressure on Parliament to protect itself against the sentiments expressed by the senator, and raising the question of Parliament's duty to assert this privilege.