ST. PETERSBURG, December 27 – RAPSI. The Constitutional Court ruled that parliamentary resolutions aimed at stripping lawmakers of their political power can be appealed to the Supreme Court, RIA Novosti reported on Thursday.

The Constitutional Court examined the consistency of a federal law prohibiting members of parliament (MPs) from engaging in civil or municipal services, be involved in the management of businesses and commercial organizations, or take any other paid jobs (except for teaching, research and artistic activity).

In case of a violation of the ban, MPs and Senators can be stripped of their powers. However they are entitled to appeal the resolution and they will enjoy immunity until the court ruling enters into effect.

If an appeal is upheld, lawmaker will be reinstated.

The inquiry concerning premature termination of lawmakers’ powers was filed to the Constitutional Court in September. It was filed after A Just Russia party member Gennady Gudkov had been stripped of his political power.

On August 1, the Investigative Committee said evidence had been uncovered of Gudkov’s involvement in business activities, although lawmakers are prohibited from doing business. On September 14, the State Duma passed a resolution stripping Gudkov of his power.

Gudkov, who took part in the protest rallies last December, has denied the charges.