Far-right Golden Dawn supporters rally ahead of jailed party leader's parliament appearance

Supporters of Greece's extremist right-wing Golden Dawn party have gathered outside Parliament ahead of an appearance by the party's jailed leader at a debate on lifting his immunity from prosecution on further charges.

Nikos Michaloliakos and five other Golden Dawn lawmakers were jailed several months ago on charges of running a criminal organization, as part of an investigation into the Nazi-inspired party following last year's killing of a left-wing musician.

One of the jailed lawmakers has since been kicked out of the party, but all retain their parliamentary seats.

Michaloliakos and lawmakers Christos Pappas and Yannis Lagos were to be transferred from prison to parliament midday Wednesday to speak during a debate on lifting their immunity on additional weapons charges.