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Parliamentary Immunity: Discussion at the Legal Committee

Published January 14, 2026, 15:10
Parliamentary Immunity: Discussion at the Legal Committee

The Parliamentary Legal Committee discussed on Wednesday the amendment of Article 83 of the Constitution regarding parliamentary immunity. Members of the Committee expressed different views, with some arguing that offenses for which MPs have been convicted should not be covered by immunity, while others emphasized the need to protect MPs from arbitrariness. The Committee President, Nikos Tornaritis, stated that he has requested the Parliament's services to investigate the practices of other EU countries. MP Aristos Damianou expressed his opposition to legislation while a request for lifting immunity is pending. Discussions focused on finding the right balance between protecting parliamentary duties and holding MPs accountable.