Immunity is granted by the constitution, and that is superior to any law.
And whoever has contravened a law of our Republic is subject to investigation. The dignity of the state must be defended. Matsakis, a former state pathologist and active member of the anti-British bases lobby, was arrested a week ago by the British bases authorities following a scuffle outside a court in Dhekelia. Matsakis, who had gone there to observe a court case involving Greek Cypriot farmer Hambis Himonas, was held for five hours, after which he was charged with criminal trespass and breach of the peace. But the move has outraged Diko to such an extent it has asked for the arrest of the British Bases Commander and the chief of the SBA police.