The Committee on the Scrutiny of Elections, Immunity and the Rules of Procedure is responsible for Parliament’s internal affairs. With its 14 members, the Committee acts in effect as Parliament’s referee. It is responsible for the interpretation and amendment of the Rules of Procedure, and seeks to facilitate the resolution of procedural conflicts that arise in the plenary and the committees. In addition, it is the guardian of Members’ immunity, the purpose of which is to protect them from unjustified criminal prosecution, preserve Parliament’s ability to function effectively.
