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Decision on the waiver of immunity for Ioannis Lagos

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to waive the parliamentary immunity of Ioannis Lagos following allegations of desecrating a Turkish national symbol during a speech.
9 27.04.2021
Other
justice
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The Prosecutor at the Supreme Court of Greece requested a waiver of immunity for Ioannis Lagos due to potential criminal charges.
  • The allegations involve the purported desecration of a national symbol of Turkey during a parliamentary debate.
  • Under Greek law, the alleged act constitutes a criminal offense regarding national symbols and the criminal code.
  • EU protocols stipulate that members are protected from legal proceedings regarding opinions expressed or votes cast in the performance of their duties.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the request for waiver of the immunity of Ioannis Lagos Request for waiver of the immunity of Ioannis Lagos
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