Czech Court Suspends Prosecution of SPD Leader Okamura While He Remains in Office
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A Czech court has suspended criminal proceedings against Tomio Okamura, leader of the far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, while he continues to serve as a member of parliament. The prosecution will resume once Okamura leaves his parliamentary position. However, criminal proceedings against the SPD party itself will continue during this period. The case represents part of ongoing legal challenges facing the anti-immigration party, which holds seats in the Czech Republic's lower house of parliament and is known for its opposition to EU policies and immigration.