LatviaSatversme 30 · The Satversme (Constitution)

What is needed before a member of the Parliament (Saeima) can be prosecuted for a crime?

In the exam (Latvian)

Ko vajag, lai Saeimas locekli varētu saukt pie kriminālatbildības?

  1. aAn order of the President (Valsts prezidents)Valsts prezidenta rīkojumu
  2. bThe permission of the Prime Minister (Ministru prezidents)Ministru prezidenta atļauju
  3. cThe consent of the Parliament (Saeima)Saeimas piekrišanuCorrect answer

Why?

Article 30 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that a member of the Parliament (Saeima) cannot be prosecuted without the consent of the Parliament. This immunity protects the work of the Parliament.

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