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 It allows opposition leaders not only to avoid authorities pressure themselves, but also to protect their supporters by direct interference in arrests, searches etc. E.g., during the 2001 UBK campaign, the deputies were trying to prevent the mass groundless arrests of youth in Kyiv by breaking into militsiya precincts and vehicles.

I agree it's rather specific, but it does colourfully illustrate the rather extreme degree to which immunity applies.  The image of parliamentary deputies participating in what would be considered mass hooliganism by some is just too precious to leave out.  Perhaps it can be more concise, or move over to Politics of Ukraine?  — 17:24, 2005 Jan 17 (UTC)