Given that deputies ignored clearly displayed bans at the entrance to the main hall and numerous warnings that the use of mobile phones obstructed the sound system during sessions, Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks announced a month ago he would put an end to such practice.
Today, the first day of the current parliamentary session, MPs were met with the device which is operated from the Secretariat and is switched on during plenary sessions.
The device today caused difficulties outside the main hall as well, leaving also staff and journalists without a signal.