Mozambique's Council of State Members Face Supreme Court Trials

In Mozambique, members of the Council of State are subject to trial by the Supreme Court, as stipulated by Law 5/2005. This legislation grants immunity to council members but allows for their detention or arrest without the Council's authorization in cases of crimes punishable by imprisonment and in flagrante delicto. If criminal proceedings are initiated and a member is definitively indicted, the Council decides on their suspension for the continuation of proceedings. This legal framework underscores the accountability mechanisms in place for high-ranking officials within Mozambique's governance structure.