The National Gallery remains the MP who caused damage to the exhibits

In the basement of the National Gallery, Nikos Papadopoulos, Nikos Papadopoulos, who created damage to exhibits.

The MP is detained by police, with himself arguing that the act is illegal because of his parliamentary immunity.

In a statement, Member of Parliament, Konstantinos Vathiotis, argued that they were being held « illegally in the National Gallery. It is not possible to limit the movement and personal freedom of a Member, unless there has been a license of the House, which does not exist in this case. « 

« This is a blatant violation of Article 62 of the Constitution. We live the dictatorial regime Mitsotakis in all its glory, ”Mr Vathiotis added.

What is foreseen by the House Regulation

According to the House of Representatives, Article 62, a Member of Parliament « is not prosecuted or arrested or imprisoned or otherwise limited without authorization of the House ».

« The relevant license is granted by the Parliament if the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office relates to an offense which is not linked to the exercise of the duties or the political activity of the Member of Parliament. The House, under the responsibility of its chairman, is obliged to decide on the request within three months after the prosecutor's request for prosecution was forwarded to the Speaker of the House. The three -month deadline is suspended during the House holidays, « is added to Article 62.

However, the treatment is different when a Member is accused of self -sacrifices, where his arrest is not required by parliament.

Gather damage to the National Gallery

Following the episode of the Niki MP, the National Gallery officials are trying to repair the damage to the exhibits.

« We haven't lived this before, » said officials, who saw a parliament spokesman in a furious situation.