Circumstances and persons concerned

Officials appointed by the parliament can be dismissed, and all senior officials, including the President, the Prime Minister or other ministers, can be impeached. Also, if a question arises that a parliamentarian is involved in a crime, his or her mandate can be terminated (Article 29.3 of the Constitution).

Modalities and procedure

In case of a violation of the Constitution or abuse of power in breach of his oath, the President may be removed from his post on the basis of the findings of the constitutional Court by an overwhelming majority of parliamentarians present and voting (Article 35 of the Constitution). If a parliamentarian is involved in a crime, it is considered by the session of the parliament to decide on the suspension of his or her mandate.

Consequences

If the court proves the member in question to be guilty of crime, the parliament terminates his or her membership. Over the last eleven years (1990-2000), no impeachment or dismissal procedure was initiated.

Have these procedures been applied?   No