Hungarian Prime Minister Proposes Abolishing Lawmakers' Immunity in Prosecution Cases
Peter Magyar has proposed fully abolishing the immunity of Hungarian members of parliament in cases involving criminal prosecution, according to Anadolu Agency.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has proposed abolishing the immunity that protects members of parliament from prosecution in criminal cases, according to a report from Anadolu Agency.
Magyar said he was "initiating the complete abolition" of parliamentary immunity for lawmakers facing crimes subject to prosecution, the report said, describing the move as a full removal of the legal protection rather than a partial reform.
The report did not specify the current scope of parliamentary immunity in Hungary, the legislative process required to change it, or whether the proposal has the backing needed to pass. It also did not indicate whether the proposal was prompted by a specific case or investigation involving a sitting lawmaker.
Parliamentary immunity, which shields lawmakers from certain criminal proceedings while they hold office, exists in various forms across many countries and is often a subject of political debate, particularly when it is seen as shielding officials from accountability.
Further details on the proposal's next steps, or reaction from other Hungarian political parties, were not available in the original report.
Sources
- Hungarian premier proposes abolishing lawmakers' immunity in public prosecution cases — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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