Editorial news visual · Müslim Sarı: Parliamentary immunity should cover only speech · Mirat Haber
Müslim Sarı called for parliamentary immunity to be limited to protection for parliamentary speech at a press conference at CHP headquarters. Asked about MHP Deputy Chair Mustafa Kalaycı’s comments on political ethics legislation and immunity, Sarı supported excluding bribery and corruption allegations from immunity, while also saying that MPs should generally remain free pending trial.
Sarı said they did not know the details of the MHP’s political ethics proposal and called for proposals to be brought forward for discussion. He nevertheless said the CHP supported excluding bribery and corruption allegations and charges from parliamentary immunity. Rather than endorsing a specific text, he outlined the principles he supported and the issues they were willing to discuss.
BirGün’s report identified Sarı as the spokesperson for the leadership appointed to head the CHP following a court ruling of absolute nullity. According to the report, the press conference followed a meeting of that leadership body.
Sarı did not limit his vision of political ethics to combating corruption. He argued that the mechanisms overseeing constitutional, legal and reform processes should also operate within that framework. Explaining the position he put forward on behalf of the CHP, he said: “Being an MP should not give anyone the freedom to commit crimes.” Sarı’s position distinguishes between MPs being subject to trial and being detained while on trial. While arguing that everyone should be subject to trial, he also wants MPs generally to remain free pending trial. His statement therefore combines a call to limit immunity with a demand for a safeguard during legal proceedings.
For voters, the two aspects of his statement need to be considered together: Sarı opposes immunity from bribery and corruption charges, while also stressing that detention and immunity should not be wielded like a “political sword” over MPs. These remarks describe the political and legal approach Sarı advocates; they are not an announcement of legislation taking effect.
No. He said they did not know what the MHP’s proposal for political ethics legislation contained and called for proposals to be brought forward for discussion. No. He said MPs should generally remain free pending trial, while also arguing that everyone should be subject to trial.
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