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Decision on Mario Borghezio's Parliamentary Immunity

Summary

The European Parliament decided not to defend the immunity of MEP Mario Borghezio regarding criminal proceedings in Milan for alleged hate speech. The decision was based on the finding that his comments were not related to his official parliamentary duties.
10 25.10.2016
Other
human rights
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • A request was made by an MEP for the defense of his parliamentary privileges against criminal proceedings in Milan.
  • The allegations involve the advocacy of ideas based on racial or ethnic hatred during a radio broadcast.
  • The Parliament assessed whether the statements were made in the performance of official parliamentary duties.
  • The statements were found to be contrary to fundamental rights and parliamentary standards.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for defence of the privileges and immunities of Mario Borghezio Request for defence of the privileges and immunities of Mario Borghezio
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