The Supreme Court decided to lift DISY MP Nikos Sykas’ parliamentary immunity. The ruling allows investigation into alleged serious offences committed in Greece.
The court found genuine and serious public interest reasons, with no political or partisan motives behind the Attorney General’s request.
Lawyer concedes legal principle
Sykas’ lawyer Christos Pourgourides agreed legally with Assistant AG Savvas Angelidis. He accepted immunity should not shield MPs from criminal code violations in personal or business matters, only parliamentary duties qualify. On facts, he questioned evidence strength: offences allegedly occurred privately in Greece with complainant alone.
Pourgourides challenged “victim” terminology without conviction, noting withdrawn complaint raises proof issues absent her testimony. No witnesses like parents, children, or shouts existed. He argued gender violence laws limit abuse claims potentially involving threats or pressure.
AG assistant defends application
Angelidis countered the complainant’s sworn refusal to testify holds no relevance to request substance. Case law bars courts from assessing evidence sufficiency or quality, the AG alone decides material. All legal criteria met non-arbitrarily; “victim” follows statutory language.
No Parliamentary link found
The unanimous decision noted offences bear no relation to Sykas’ political or parliamentary activities inside or outside Parliament.
President Stamatiou stressed rule of law principles demand equality before law regardless of status. Sykas’ immunity lift is mandatory for all procedural stages from interrogation through potential execution without renewed permission.
Full investigation authorised
“The application approves and lifts DISY MP Nikos Sykas’ immunity per Article 83.2 of the Constitution,” the President concluded. The court deemed immediate investigation essential given attributed behaviour and acts.
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