Vlček proposes fines for skiving MPs

The Head of the Czech Lower House, Miloslav Vlček, would like to fine MPs who are unable to explain their absence from sessions of Parliament, reports Mladá fronta Dnes on Saturday. The reaction to Mr Vlček’s proposal has been lukewarm, writes the daily. The head of the Lower House would like to fine deputies who are absent from more than 30 percent of parliamentary sessions without good reason. He proposes the money will be docked from MPs’ expense accounts, which can amount to 40,000 crowns (1,800 USD) a year. Mr Vlček will bring the proposal to Parliament in March. So far, deputies have questioned how the system would be monitored.

Author: Rosie Johnston