Summary
The European Parliament has refused to waive the immunity of MEP Andris Ameriks following a request from Latvian prosecutors regarding alleged bribery in 2017. 9 11.04.2024
Report
justice
criminal law
parliamentary immunity
Key points
- Latvian prosecutors requested the waiver of immunity for MEP Andris Ameriks to initiate criminal proceedings.
- The allegations involve an offence described in the Latvian Criminal Code regarding obtaining a bribe.
- The alleged incident occurred in 2017 while Ameriks was serving as Deputy Mayor of Riga.
- A significant delay was noted, as the request was only submitted in May 2023 for an event alleged to have happened in 2017.
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