Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has warned that measures will be taken to address the abuse of parliamentary immunity by Members of Parliament (MPs).
He emphasised that this privilege is meant to enhance good-faith parliamentary debate, not serve as a shield for false or malicious commentary.
According to Dr. Srem-Sai, some MPs have exploited this protection to spread misinformation, creating public disaffection and reputational damage to individuals.
He cited an instance where an unnamed MP made false and damaging statements in Parliament, prompting him to speak out against the misuse of parliamentary immunity.
Dr. Srem-Sai’s statement suggests that the government may take steps to limit the misuse of parliamentary immunity, potentially leading to a review of the current laws and regulations surrounding this privilege.
This development has sparked debate about the balance between parliamentary immunity and accountability.
