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Waiver of Immunity for István Ujhelyi

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of István Ujhelyi regarding defamation charges in Hungary. This follows a request from a Hungarian court concerning statements made before he became an MEP.
10 13.09.2016
Other
justice
legislative procedure
parliamentary immunity

Key points

In force from 13/09/2016
  • A Hungarian court requested the waiver of parliamentary immunity for István Ujhelyi.
  • The request is linked to criminal proceedings regarding defamation charges.
  • The statements in question were made during a television broadcast in April 2014.
  • EU law provides immunity for opinions expressed or votes cast specifically in the performance of parliamentary duties.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of István Ujhelyi Request for the waiver of immunity of István Ujhelyi
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