LithuaniaSeimas 17 · Seimas (parliament)
Can a member of the Seimas be prosecuted for how they voted or what they said in the Seimas?
In the exam (Lithuanian)
Ar Seimo narys gali būti persekiojamas už tai, kaip balsavo ar ką kalbėjo Seime?
- aNo, and they are not liable even for insulting or slandering a person in the SeimasNe, ir neatsako net už asmens įžeidimą ar šmeižtą Seime
- bNo, but for insulting or slandering a person they are liable in the ordinary wayNe, bet už asmens įžeidimą ar šmeižtą atsako bendrąja tvarkaCorrect answer
- cYes, if they voted or spoke against the decision of their political groupTaip, jeigu balsavo ar kalbėjo prieš savo frakcijos sprendimą
Why?
A member of the Seimas cannot be prosecuted for votes or speeches in the Seimas. However, for insulting or slandering a person they can be held liable in the ordinary way. (Article 62 of the Constitution)
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