HDP left the committee, parliamentary immunity proposal accepted
After the quarrels in the sessions of Parliamentary Immunity Committee, HDP MPs left the committee. Working without HDP, the committee accepted the proposal.
Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Constitutional Committee accepted the proposal concerning parliamentary immunity in the shadow of quarrels. Along with AKP, CHP and MHP members also said “yes” to the proposal.
The constitutional amendment concerning the parliamentary immunity was presented to TBMM and it was started to be discussed in the Committee on Friday. Committee couldn't have continued working due to quarrels and the meeting was postponed to Monday.
Yesterday, a quarrel was also provoked and the committee took a break again. After the break, the committee came together once again. Speaking on behalf of the opposition parties, some MPs demanded postponement. AKP voted for continuing the meeting. However, HDP MPs left the committee because of unrelieved tension.
The committee continued working and the proposal concerning parliamentary immunity was accepted with the votes of AKP, MHP and CHP members.
After the amendment is approved by the General Assembly, the files of 129 MPs will be sent to related prosecution offices. The MPs will be questioned, brought to court and they might be tried pending trial or jailed pending trial.
