Sentences with phrase «absolute immunity from liability»

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[21] The immunity from civil or criminal liability is wide and absolute [22] and members of the legislatures and Parliament who make statements knowing that they are untrue are as protected as much as a member who acts «honestly and responsibly.»

They said «it is now clear that the absolute immunity of its policymakers does not shield a city from liability for its policies.»

So it is now clear that the absolute immunity of its policymakers does not shield a city from liability for its policies.

Traditionally, such attempts have been roundly rebutted by invoking absolute judicial immunity, which protects those involved in proceedings (or in their preparation) from liability.

To clarify, plea bargaining does not constitute extortion and prosecutors have absolute immunity from criminal or civil liability for their official acts in prosecuting cases.

The function of absolute immunity in the performance of judicial duties is not to shield members of the judiciary from liability for their own misconduct, but rather «to protect their offices from the deterrent effect of suit alleging improper motives where there has been no more than a mistake or a disagreement on the part of the complaining party with the decision made.»

Individual members of the board, its executive director, and all staff persons assisting them shall have absolute immunity from civil liability for all acts undertaken in the course of their official duties pursuant to these rules.

Indeed, «absolute immunity» for judges and prosecutors is only immunity from civil liability and not from criminal liability.