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Finally, the delegation the Venice Commission was informed that a considerable number of the files against the 139 deputies were prepared by prosecutors who have been imprisoned and/ or dismissed after the failed coup of 15 July 2016. The Venice Commission was not able to verify this information. To the extent that this is correct, the cases investigated by these prosecutors should be closed and investigated anew. If the new prosecutors come to the same conclusion that there is a need for criminal prosecution, the immunity of the deputies concerned should be lifted according to Article 83 of the Constitution.