Embitings and insults in the Parliament MPs will cost you pay

The Kosovo MP's code of conduct, which is expected to be voted by lawmakers, envisions fine sentences for those who do not respect this code.

Article 17 and 18 of this document specifically shows what is considered a slight and serious offense.

The stumbling block (passing, screaming, and cutting of the word and similar); 2 Timothy 3: 1 - 5. Use of cell phones or laptops in a way that prevents the management of the session; 3. Disrespecting the dress code for sessions and other events, where he/she participates as the representative of the Parliament.

Using physical violence; 2. Using words, phrases, or synonyms that humiliate others or violate their dignity; 3. Using a position to benefit personal interests, to the interest of one individual, to business groups, or to another group, with the aim of direct or indirect profit; 4. Promoting hatred, intolerance, violence, or sexual harassment; 5. The exercise of pressure on civil servants and other employees in the parliamentary services during their work assignment; some such cases have occurred even at hearings of this legislature, such as beating between PDK and VV deputies.

For all these serious violations, when the Code of Conduct is approved, MPs can cost them a non-participation in the session to half the pay.

Written remarks; 2 Peter 3: 2. In the event of excessive repeated violations, the MP/te is pronounced a public statement on the Kosovo Parliament website and statements of violation at the next Assembly session: 3. Suspension from participation to three (3) plenary sessions, depending on the level of violation of the code. 4. Support from participation to three (3) committee meetings depending on the level of violation of code 5. Financial sanctions that include up to 50% of the basic salary;

Meanwhile, those convictions for nonparliamentary behaviour MPs will pronounce a commission to be established after the adoption of this document.

The Ethics Commission, as it is set to be called, will be led by the ruling party, while the deputy chairman's position will meet the opposition.

In this document, which has been proposed by MP Besnik Tahiri, MPs will also be punished when misuse of the Parliament's resources, including the Parliament staff, but also for cases of sexual harassment.