Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev
This decision concerns a request to waive the parliamentary immunity of Klára Dobrev, a Member of the European Parliament. The waiver was requested by a Hungarian court in connection with criminal defamation proceedings initiated by a private party. The case affects Klára Dobrev, an elected Member of the European Parliament from Hungary. The proceedings relate to a social media post she made concerning a public scandal. The European Parliament decided not to waive Ms. Dobrev's immunity. It concluded that the alleged offence was not an opinion expressed or a vote cast in the performance of her parliamentary duties, but also considered that the proceedings might be intended to undermine her political activity. The decision means that Klára Dobrev will retain her parliamentary immunity. The European Parliament will inform the relevant Hungarian authority and Ms. Dobrev of this decision.
Analysis
A request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Klára Dobrev was submitted by the Budapest II and III District Court.
What changes
- The European Parliament decides not to waive the immunity of Klára Dobrev.
- The President of the European Parliament is instructed to forward the decision and the committee's report to the competent authority in Hungary and to Klára Dobrev.
Expected impact
- The decision not to waive immunity means Klára Dobrev will continue to be protected from legal proceedings in relation to the alleged defamation offence.
- The purpose of parliamentary immunity is to ensure the independence of Members in performing their duties.
- The waiver of immunity procedure is based on the principle that Parliament acts to uphold its integrity as a democratic legislative assembly.
Limitations
- The document does not contain information regarding the specific outcome of the criminal proceedings in Hungary.
- The document does not detail the 'private motion' filed by the complainant beyond the alleged defamation.
- The document does not provide the full text of Act C of 2012 on the Hungarian Criminal Code or Act No XXXVI of 2012 on the National Assembly.
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