Request for the defence of parliamentary immunity of Aldo Patriciello

The European Parliament decided by 561 votes to 20, with 12 abstentions, to defend the immunity and privileges of Aldo Patriciello (Italian Member of the European Parliament) for the following reasons: the request relates to the investigation concerning Mr Aldo Patriciello in connection with an indictable offence (false allegations) pursuant the Italian Criminal Code, which is pending before the Isernia District Court's Public Prosecutor's Office (IT).

Given that the accused allegations may be considered as having been expressed as an “opinon”, the Parliament decides to defend the immunity and privileges of Aldo Patriciello.