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The Hungarian Helsinki Committee's main goal is to provide a place to turn to if you have been harmed. Please fill out the contact form.

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2. Details of my case
What type of case are you requesting help with?*
We can help you if, due to a petty offense: ● you have been taken into custody and detained for a maximum of 72 hours, and you are under the age of 18; or ● if you have been detained or imprisoned for an offense despite the fact that you are: ○ a disabled person; ○ lying in hospital; ○ at least 12 weeks pregnant; ○ raising a child under the age of 14 alone; or ○ you are caring for a relative that is disabled or in need of continuous care by yourself. We can also help in the above cases if it concerns your relative or acquaintance. You can read more about the infringement procedure on szabalysertes.hu. You will also find downloadable forms on this page if you would like to submit an application (appeal, etc.) to start such a procedure.
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Please answer the below questions if you can. What is the legal issue you would need help with? Where and when did it happen? Is there already an ongoing procedure in the case? If so, before which authority? Have you asked for a legal remedy, for example, have you complained or appealed?
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