The Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved, on Tuesday (16), in two shifts, the PEC (proposal of amendment to the Constitution) of the armorthat expands legal protections of parliamentarians. The text makes it difficult for the arrest and the opening of criminal proceedings against deputies and senators.
In the first round, the proposal received 353 favorable votes and 134 against. Already in the second round were. THE Conclusion of the vote, with the analysis of the highlights, was for this Wednesday (17).
but the maintenance of the prison will depend on the legislature’s endorsement. In addition, the opening of criminal proceedings against deputies and senators will also depend on authorization from the respective house, with absolute majority.
The text still sets 90 days to analyze these requests.
The article was included in the agenda after leaders meeting and was rapporteur Deputy Claudio Cajado (PP-BA). He pointed out that the proposal guarantees parliamentary immunity against “influences and external pressures”.
During the discussion, the mayor, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), said that the appreciation of the PEC is a response to abuses suffered by congressmen.
“This is not a government agenda or opposition. This is not an agenda. This is not a right or left agenda,” said the president of the house.
