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Article 43
 

Immunity of a Candidate for President



1. After the announcement of a list of candidates for President by the CEC and until the oath of the President, a candidate for President may not be found criminally liable, arrested, her/his freedom may not be restricted in any other way without the consent of the CEC.



2. The provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to a candidate for President who performs the duties of the Seimas member, the member of the Government or the President. An issue of the immunity of such people shall be resolved in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Constitution and laws.