David Rath to present his case in person

MP David Rath, who is charged with corruption, will be able to present his case in person to Parliament’s Mandate and Immunity Committee on Tuesday. The chairman of the committee, Social Democrat leader Bohuslav Sobotka said on Sunday that Mr.Rath would be transported to the lower house –or some other location where the session might take place- from jail with a police escort present throughout the hearing. Although MPs have expressed consternation over the prospect, a court last week defended David Rath’s right to be heard. The committee will then report on the case to the lower house and issue a recommendation on whether or not to strip Mr. Rath of his parliamentary immunity.