12. The first question arises as to whether Parliament, or the Speaker, should have the power to punish infractions of the rules by non-members (ie. members of the public). The Committee must consider what powers it needs to give the speaker or Parliament in this regard. In regard to penalising contempt or unruly behaviour, consideration could be given to drawing a distinction between members and non-members, specifying the criminal offences which need to be created and providing for the referral of breaches of these to the public prosecution service. 13. With regard to members of Parliament a number of issues require to be dealt with.