Waiver of Immunity for Zdzisław Krasnodębski

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of MEP Zdzisław Krasnodębski regarding a private prosecution in Poland for alleged slander.
9 27.04.2021
Other
justice
member of parliament
parliamentary immunity

Key points

  • The European Parliament received a request to waive the immunity of MEP Zdzisław Krasnodębski.
  • The legal action involves allegations of slander made during a radio interview, which may be prosecuted under national criminal law.
  • The Parliament determined that the statements in question were not made in the performance of official parliamentary duties.
  • No evidence was found to suggest the prosecution was a politically motivated attempt to interfere with the Member's mandate.
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