Brussels, 16/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - The European Parliament had the right to waive the immunity of Neil Ashley Mote says a judgment delivered by the Court of First instance on 15 October. The British MEP had his immunity removed by the Parliament in 2005, leaving the way clear for the resumption of legal proceedings against him. He was subsequently found guilty of falsely claiming benefits from his local council and sentenced to nine months' imprisonment.
The Parliament decided to waive...