Parliamentary non-accountability is limited to words spoken or written by MPs and votes cast within Parliament. Non-accountability takes effect on the day when the mandate begins.
Protection is provided from the start to the end of the mandate.
In the event of preventive custody or imprisonment, the MPs concerned cannot be authorised to attend sittings of Parliament. There are no penalties foreseen in case of failure to fulfil this obligation. The rules governing discipline within Parliament are contained in Art. Choose one of the thematic modules below for further information grouped by category.