Constitutional court dismisses private prosecution against government member, ruling only parliament can initiate charges.
Legislator-Zusammenfassung
KI-generiertThe Constitutional Court dismissed a private prosecution filed by an individual against a member of the Federal Government. The plaintiff argued for personal standing to initiate criminal proceedings, while the state contended that only the National Council possesses the requisite authority. The court ruled that Article 142 of the Constitution strictly limits prosecution initiation to parliamentary resolution, thereby denying private individuals standing.
Legislator-Regeste
KI-generiertArt. 142 B-VG; Art. 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG: Only the National Council may initiate prosecution against a member of the Federal Government; private individuals lack the requisite standing.
Schlagwörter
KI-generiertZitierte Gesetzesbestimmungen
KI-generiertVolltext
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Art142 B-VG; Gemäß Art142 Abs2 litb B-VG kann gegen ein Mitglied der Bundesregierung Anklage nur durch Beschluß des Nationalrates erhoben werden. Einzelpersonen sind hiezu nicht legitimiert