Procedural Parliamentary Immunity in Jordanian Legislation

Authors

Hamza Abu Issa, Applied Science Private University - JordanFollow
Omar Emar, University of Petra - JordanFollow
Ahmad Al-Refaei, Applied Science Private University - JordanFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v27i2.9

Abstract

Parliamentary immunity is a fundamental provision of parliamentary action, aimed at protecting members while exercising their duties from political authority intimidation to ensure their independence. Parliamentary immunity is divided into two types: irresponsibility, which protects members from prosecution for acts carried out in the course of their mandate and prevents their dismissal from office; and procedural immunity, which concerns activities outside of their mandate. Procedural immunity subjects members to potential dismissal and prosecution, but any "coercive" measure taken against a member requires the lifting of immunity by parliament members. This study focuses on procedural parliamentary immunity and will be structured around two topics: the first discusses the nature and scope of procedural parliamentary immunity, and the second examines the effects of procedural parliamentary immunity and cases where it may be lifted.

Recommended Citation

Abu Issa, Hamza; Emar, Omar; and Al-Refaei, Ahmad (2021) "Procedural Parliamentary Immunity in Jordanian Legislation," Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 27: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v27i2.9
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol27/iss2/10