The House Prosecution Committee authorized the lifting of parliamentary immunity of the federal deputy cdH Georges Dallemagne. This is what RTBF learned. The decision fell this week. Georges Dallemagne should therefore appear before a police court more speeding clerk in the Brussels Region.
Fine of 363 euros
The facts date back to July 11, 2018. The humanist was fined for breach of article 11.1.1 of the Royal Decree establishing general regulations on the road traffic police. As recalled by the Attorney General in a letter dated January 9 to the Chamber, Georges Dallemagne “was traveling at a measured speed of 88 km / h (corrected speed of 82 km / h) at a location where the maximum authorized speed was 50 km / h (built-up area)“.
This transaction remains unpaid despite several reminders
At this time, Georges Dallemagne avoids the appearance before the police court, the public prosecutor offering him a transaction. Amount: 363 euros. But there: despite several reminders, the fine remains unpaid. “This transaction remains unpaid despite several reminders. The public prosecutor therefore intends to summon Mr. Dallemagne before the French-speaking Brussels police court. In view of the quality of Mr. Dallemagne, the summons may be made, in the light of article 59 of the Constitution, only after the lifting of his parliamentary immunity“, further states the Attorney General in his letter.
Last month, therefore, Parliament took up the matter and the prosecution committee was requested. “By letter of 30 January 2020, the President of the House of Representatives informed Mr. Dallemagne that he could request his hearing in your committee in accordance with rule 160 of the Rules“, specifies the commission in its report. Last week, Georges Dallemagne is heard.”He confirmed to the commission that he committed the offense and stated that he had not negligently discharged the transaction. Mr. Dallemagne indicated that he paid the amount of the transaction on January 29, 2020. ” Payment outside of time limits, despite several reminders. Which does not extinguish public action. “An examination of the facts communicated in the light of the above principles shows that the conditions for the waiver of parliamentary immunity are met in this case“concludes the committee, which unanimously decides to waive the parliamentarian’s immunity. A forthcoming plenary session of the House has yet to confirm this decision.
I finally paid but too late
Georges Dallemagne should therefore be prosecuted before the French-speaking Brussels police court on a date that has yet to be determined. Contacted by RTBF, the deputy did not dispute the facts. “I drove 88 km / h in the Louise tunnel. Speed corrected to 82 km / h. Indeed I do not dispute having driven too fast. It is a tunnel whose speed limit had just increased from 70 to 50 km / h. Yes, it is true: I also do not dispute that I was negligent in paying the fine. I paid but too late“, said the deputy, who asked to be considered as justiciable.”I myself told the commission that I was not opposed to a waiver of my immunity.“
What does the member risk if he is convicted by the police court? An increased fine and even a revocation of the driving license.
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