Waiver of Immunity for Patryk Jaki

Summary

The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of MEP Patryk Jaki to allow Polish authorities to proceed with criminal proceedings regarding alleged hate speech on social media.
9 09.11.2023
Other
justice
criminal law
human rights
political party
public administration
parliamentary immunity

Key points

In force from 07/11/2023
  • The European Parliament has reviewed a request to waive the parliamentary immunity of MEP Patryk Jaki.
  • The case involves criminal proceedings in Poland regarding alleged hate speech on social media.
  • The allegations concern a social media post that allegedly incited hatred against Muslim immigrants.
  • These actions took place in October 2018, which was before the individual was elected to the European Parliament in May 2019.

Speeches

34 Speeches in total

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11. Order of business
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11. Order of business
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