Cunek charged in bribe case

Jiri Cunek, the leader of the Christian Democratic Party, has been charged by police in a case of alleged bribe-taking. Mr Cunek was notified by police on Friday afternoon. His lawyer has said he will put forward a complaint in the case. Earlier this week the Senate voted to lift Mr Cunek's parliamentary immunity to pave the way for legal proceedings. The opposition Social Democrats so far have criticised the prime minister for not dismissing Mr Cunek, who is deputy prime minister. By contrast, Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek appealed earlier for Mr Cunek to be allowed to try and clear his name.