Summary
The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Viktor Uspaskich regarding a criminal investigation in Lithuania concerning alleged contempt of court. 10 19.05.2015
Other
justice
member of parliament
legislative procedure
parliamentary immunity
Key points
- The Prosecutor General of Lithuania requested the waiver of Viktor Uspaskich's parliamentary immunity to allow for a criminal investigation.
- The investigation concerns an alleged offense of contempt of court.
- National laws in Lithuania require parliamentary consent to prosecute members, except in cases of being caught in the act.
- The alleged incident took place in 2013, before the individual assumed his role as a Member of the European Parliament.
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