Artikel 5 Vierde Aanvullend Protocol bij het Algemeen Verdrag nopens de voorrechten en immuniteiten van de Raad van Europa

Article 5 In order to secure for the judges complete freedom of speech and complete independence in the discharge of their duties, the immunity from legal process in respect of words spoken or written and all acts done by them in discharging their duties shall continue to be accorded, notwithstanding that the persons concerned are no longer engaged in the discharge of such duties.