Request for waiver of the immunity of Maciej Wąsik
This decision concerns a request to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik, a Member of the European Parliament. The request was made by Polish authorities in connection with criminal proceedings against him. The proceedings relate to alleged actions taken by Maciej Wąsik in December 2023. At that time, he allegedly violated a ban on holding public office by participating in Polish parliamentary sessions and committee meetings. The European Parliament has decided to waive Mr. Wąsik's immunity. This decision was made after considering that the alleged offence is not related to his political opinions or votes cast as a Member of the European Parliament, and no evidence of political persecution was found. The waiver of immunity allows Polish authorities to proceed with criminal charges against Maciej Wąsik. The Parliament's decision will be forwarded to the relevant Polish authorities and to Mr. Wąsik himself.
Analysis
The European Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik.
What changes
- The European Parliament has decided to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik.
- The President is instructed to forward the decision and the committee's report to the competent Polish authorities and Maciej Wąsik.
Expected impact
- The waiver of immunity allows criminal proceedings to proceed against Maciej Wąsik in Poland.
- The alleged offences relate to violating a ban on holding public office by performing duties as a Member of the Sejm.
- The alleged actions constitute an offence under Article 244 of the Polish Criminal Code, in conjunction with Article 12.
Limitations
- The document does not contain information on the specific outcome of the criminal proceedings following the waiver of immunity.
- The document does not detail the specific nature of the 'fumus persecutionis' that Parliament considered absent.
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