One of the draft laws adopted by the Uzbek parliament at its 27 April session would give the president of the republic immunity from prosecution after he leaves office. Under the law, former presidents become members of the Senate, the upper house of parliament, for life. This provision would make it possible for the legislature to take advantage of a former president\'s knowledge of state affairs, adding that this practice is used in some democratic countries. Otkir Hoshimov, chairman of the parliamentary committee for information and the press, said that borrowing this international practice would promote Uzbekistan\'s development. (uzreport.com)