Summary
The European Parliament decided not to defend the privileges and immunities of MEP Jane Collins regarding civil legal proceedings in the United Kingdom for alleged libel and slander. 10 25.10.2016
Other
civil law
political party
parliamentary immunity
Key points
- MEP Jane Collins requested the European Parliament to defend her legal privileges and immunities against civil proceedings in the United Kingdom.
- The legal dispute involves claims of libel and slander regarding statements made at a national political party conference.
- The request to protect freedom of movement was deemed inadmissible because legal proceedings are not covered by the specific rules regarding administrative restrictions on travel.
- The Parliament ruled that the immunity for opinions only applies to actions performed in the official capacity of an MEP.
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