Macedonia's parliament postpones vote on lifting former PM's immunity
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17.08.2007 19:06:51
(live-PR.com) - SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) - Macedonia's parliament postponed a vote Friday on lifting the immunity from prosecution of the country's former prime minister after failing to achieve a quorum.
Prosecutors have asked for Vlado Buckovski, now an opposition Social Democrat lawmaker, to be arrested for his alleged involvement in a 2001 arms procurement deal, which
they say cost the country ¤3 million (US$4 million). But police have been unable to arrest him while he retains immunity.
Only 60 of the country's 120 lawmakers were present for the vote, scheduled to take place late Friday after a two-day debate. The presence of at least 61 lawmakers was required. The vote was deferred until Monday.
Prosecutors have asked for Vlado Buckovski, now an opposition Social Democrat lawmaker, to be arrested for his alleged involvement in a 2001 arms procurement deal, which
they say cost the country ¤3 million (US$4 million). But police have been unable to arrest him while he retains immunity.
Only 60 of the country's 120 lawmakers were present for the vote, scheduled to take place late Friday after a two-day debate. The presence of at least 61 lawmakers was required. The vote was deferred until Monday.
