Summary
The European Parliament decided not to waive the parliamentary immunity of MEP Ana Gomes following a request from Portuguese authorities regarding allegedly defamatory statements made during a television debate. 10 13.11.2014
Other
justice
public administration
parliamentary immunity
Key points
In force from 13/11/2014
- A request was made by the Portuguese Deputy Attorney General to waive the immunity of Ana Gomes in connection with criminal proceedings.
- Legal protections exist to ensure members are not subject to legal proceedings regarding opinions expressed in the performance of their duties.
- Specific procedural rules govern how requests for the waiver or defense of immunity are handled by the Parliament.
- The decision to deny the waiver was based on a recommendation from the Committee on Legal Affairs following an evaluation of the facts.
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