European Parliament and Committee on Legal Affairs 22 April 2004, European Parliament decision on the request for defence of parliamentary immunity and privileges submitted by Umberto Bossi (2003/2172(IMM))

A. whereas Umberto Bossi was elected to the European Parliament in the fifth direct elections held on 13 June 1999, and whereas his credentials were verified by Parliament on 15 December 1999 (1) and his term of office expired on 10 June 2001, B.