It's been confirmed in Solomon Islands that the former Solomon Islands prime minister, Sir Allan Kemakeza, is no longer a Member of Parliament.
Kemakeza has just completed serving a six month jail sentence for the 2002 attack on Honiara law firm Sol Law.
He was released from prison last Wednesday.
Earlier this week, veteran politician Alfred Sasako questioned Parliament's wisdom in the passage of a recent motion allowing Kemakeza to keep his seat after serving time in jail.
Parliament passed the motion, moved by Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua, just before the Christmas/New Year recess.
But the Speaker of Parliament, Sir Peter Kenilorea, has now clarified the issue.
"The fact that he has been sentenced for more than six months and having served the term, he ceases to be a member of parliament, so he is no longer a member of parliament."
Sir Peter says the motion does not mean Kamakeza can consider an appeal against the decision, and remain as an MP.
He says that is not an opition now because the court conviction disqualified that right.
