The European Parliament's legal committee voted to waive the immunity of Euro MPs Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik
The European Parliament's legal committee voted to waive the immunity of Euro MPs Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik. The decision must be taken by the full of Europe, which will take place at the next plenary session.
Last year Roberta Metsoli, the EP President, was asked to give his consent to criminal prosecution Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsika.
The case concerns their enforcement Members' credentials, despite the validity Prohibition of public service.
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On Monday, she voted to waive immunity for Polish politicians legal committee of the European Parliament (JURI). In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the decision must be approved at a session of Parliament. The vote will take place on this subject 1 April.
Following the vote, the EP Head shall forward the decision to both MEPs and the competent authority of the associate State.
Immunities of Wsik and Kamiński in the EP. Prosecution's conclusions
The conclusions indicated that Kamiński and Wąsik violated the prohibition on the exercise of mandates, inter alia, by participating in December session of the Sejm and votes and participation in the gathering Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Home Affairs.
‘These findings allowed M. Kamiński and M. Wąsik to be presented on 18 April 2024 with charges of committing crimes under Article 244 kk. At this phase of the procedure it is essential supplementing the Euro Members’ allegations, and then mention the act to the court,’ the paper states.
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As both politicians are now MEPs and have immunity, may not be held liable for criminal offences for an offence covered by the proposal, without the consent of the European Parliament.
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