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Díkaion
Print version ISSN 0120-8942
Abstract
RIVERA-LEON, MAURO ARTURO. PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY IN MEXICO: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CONSTITUTIONAL PRIVILEDGE. Díkaion [online]. 2012, vol.21, n.1, pp.229-253. ISSN 0120-8942.
This article contains a critical analysis of parliamentary immunity in Mexico. Considering the origins and purpose of composite protection for the lower house of parliament, a misunderstanding of the institution exists and there are errors in the procedural approach to the manifestation of justification. Proposals are put forth to improve or eliminate this privilege.
Keywords : Immunity; constitutional privilege; representative mandate.