28) Yasama-4|Yasama Bağışıklığı ve Milletvekilliğinin Sona Ermesi |KPSS-Vatandaşlık| İsmail ERYILMAZ

Parliamentary Immunity and Responsibility00:01:23

The video defines legislative immunity as a protective shield for members of parliament. It distinguishes between legislative irresponsibility (speech, thought, and voting protection) and legislative immunity (protection from detention, arrest, or prosecution). While immunity is relative and can be lifted by the General Assembly, irresponsibility is absolute and permanent.

Exceptions to Parliamentary Immunity00:08:56

Immunity does not apply in cases of flagrant crimes requiring heavy penalties or regarding crimes mentioned in Article 14 of the Constitution (attacks against fundamental rights) if the investigation began before the individual became a member of parliament.

Termination of Parliamentary Membership00:16:57

Membership ends either automatically (e.g., expiration of the term, death, becoming a minister/VP, or certain judicial convictions) or via a parliamentary vote (e.g., resignation, excessive absenteeism, or insisting on incompatible roles). The video clarifies that immunity removal, party resignation, or becoming the Speaker of the Assembly do not automatically terminate membership.

Appeals and Parliamentary Authority00:25:38

Decisions on lifting immunity or terminating membership can be appealed to the Constitutional Court within 7 days, which then has 15 days to rule. The video concludes by listing essential powers of the TBMM, such as declaring war, approving international treaties, and the authority to send executives to the Supreme Court (Yüce Divan).