MPs discussing suspension of MP's immunity to Nika Melia
MPs discussing suspension of MP's immunity to Nika Melia

Georgian lawmakers are discussing the issue of suspension of MP’s immunity to Nika Melia at the joint sitting of two parliamentary committees.

Prosecutor’s Office charged Nika Melia, a member of the United National Movement (UNM), in connection with the June 20 developments in front of the parliament building at Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on June 25.

“As far as you know, the Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation under Article 225 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, on charges of inciting and heading mass violence, or participating in it, during the June 20-21 rally in front of the Parliament of Georgia in Tbilisi. Within the framework o the investigation, signs of crime have been identified in the actions of MP Nikanor Melia. He has been summoned to the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia to be formally charged,” the Prosecutor’s Office said.

According to the statement, the Prosecutor’s Office has already informed the Georgian legislative body about filing criminal charges against the MP.