Our View: Parliamentary immunity is a shield abused

Deputies decided to deal with the issue of their so-called parliamentary immunity, after the allegations of violent behaviour made against Disy deputy Nikos Sykas by his partner. It was not the first time parliamentary immunity has been discussed inconclusively, deputies content to show some theoretical interest, with no intention of action. Their primary concern is to be seen showing an interest in order the appease people protesting about the way deputies tend to use parliamentary immunity to...