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| March 4, 2024, 12:01 p.m.

Supreme Court Rules Lawmakers Liable for Prosecution in Bribery Cases

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that lawmakers can be prosecuted for receiving bribes in exchange for votes or speeches in the legislature. Overruling a 1998 judgement, the court clarified that parliamentary privilege does not protect bribery and that legislators must be free from external influence. This ruling marks a significant shift in accountability and integrity in the legislative process.

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