Romanians rally against bill shielding MPs from corruption probes


  • World
  • Monday, 16 Dec 2013

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Hundreds of Romanians marched in Bucharest on Sunday to protest against parliament approving a bill that increases the immunity of deputies from corruption charges.

Under the bill, members of parliament would no longer be subject to investigation under corruption allegations linked to public office - such as abuse of power or conflict of interest - due to a change in their status.

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