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November 4, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Justice
HHC comments on draft law on OPCAT

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee commented the draft law on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture (OPCAT). The HHC welcomes the ratification of the OPCAT and the designation of the ombudsman as the national preventive mechanism. We are dissapointed however that the draft law does not cover all types of places of detention. We are concerned that NGOs which already acquired significant experience in monitoring detention are excluded from the national preventive mechanism which would start its operation only in 2015.
November 2, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Refugee and migrant rights
Migrants in the Media

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee’s study examines the negative stereotypes in the Hungarian media related to the topics of migration and refugees. The research was based on 300 articles collected and evaluated in 2011.
October 17, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Rule of law
NGOs address President of the European Commission

In their letter sent to the President of the European Commission, the Eötvös Károly Institute, the HHC and the HCLU claim that Hungarian legal provisions on the Data Protection Commissioner of Hungary violate relevant EU directives. The NGOs suggest the Commission to initiate a proceeding against Hungary.
October 10, 2011
- Justice
New draft of the petty offence law contains absurd and unconstitutional measures

The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee jointly commented on the new draft law on petty offence. The two human rights watchdog NGOs draw the attention to provisions violating the international and domestic law.

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September 23, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Refugee and migrant rights
Serbia as a Safe Third Country: A Wrong Presumption

Hungary refuses to examine on the merits asylum claims of asylum-seekers arriving in Hungary through Serbia, based on the wrong presumption that Serbia is able and willing to provide protection to these persons. This practice is in breach of Article 3 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
September 22, 2011
- Rule of law
Human rights NGOs call on Hungarian government to regularly consult civil society to effectively implement UN Human Rights Council UPR recommendations

On 21/09/2011, human rights NGOs met with delegates of the Hungarian Government to discuss future steps of implementing the recommendations accepted by the government in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
September 20, 2011
- Our cases
- Refugee and migrant rights
Strasbourg Human Rights Court rules Hungary held asylum-seekers in detention unlawfully

The European Court of Human Rights found that two Ivorian asylum-seekers, represented by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, had been held in immigration detention unlawfully for 5 months. Hungary must pay 10 000 EUR to each applicant for damages. The Court’s judgment highlights systemic problems concerning the detention of asylum-seekers in immigration jails in Hungary.
September 16, 2011
- Justice
Unlawful ban on trade union demonstrations

The HCLU and the HHC protest against the decision of the Police banning planned demonstrations of trade unions in front of the Parliament and in the Castle in Budapest. The NGOs claim that the ban has no valid reasons and violates the right to assembly of trade union members. The HCLU helps trade unions to challenge the decision before the court.
September 15, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Justice
HHC and HCLU comments on draft law on criminal procedure and enforcement of punishments

According to the NGOs’ view, the proposed amendments would allow the prosecutor to prohibit the attorney to attend the hearing of the witness. On the other hand it is a positive step that the draft law would ensure the right of appeal in case of placement in special security cells.
September 1, 2011
- Justice
Parliamentary commission investigating Gyöngyöspata events should also look into government responsibility

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee submitted a 17-page analysis at the request of the parliamentary Committee investigating the Gyöngyöspata events. According to the HHC, the mandate for the Committee of Inquiry raises concerns as it fails … Read more

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August 12, 2011
- Justice
“The silent man is an accomplice…” – HHC calls on prosecutor to investigate, and politicians to condemn hate speech

The head of an extremist group (Betyársereg) cooperating with the parliamentary party Jobbik incited its audience to kill Jews, Roma and people who have “a different color skin” at a festival in Verőce.

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee urges the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate the case and the Prime Minister and the President of Hungary to condemn the manifestations of hatred. The Helsinki Committee reminds that these steps are especially important considering the high level of intolerance towards minorities in the country.
August 8, 2011
- Our cases
- Justice
Karsai v. Hungary

The HHC’s co-chair represented László Karsai, is a Hungarian historian and university professor before the European Court of Human Rights in a case concerning the applicant’s freedom of expression. In 2004 there was a public … Read more
August 7, 2011
- Our reports and analyses
- Rule of law
NGO assessment of the first wave of legislation by Hungary’s new Parliament

The Eötvös Károly Institute, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and Transparency International Hungary jointly evaluated the first three months of the newly formed Parliament.

July 18, 2011

Our reports and analyses

Rule of law

NGOs analyze Government reactions concerning the Venice Commission’s opinion on the new Constitution of Hungary

The Venice Commission issued an opinion on the new Constitution (the “Fundamental Law”) of Hungary in June 2011. Due to the lack of an official Hungarian translation and the misleading statements of government party representatives, the public may have a false impression of the content of the opinion. Therefore, the Eötvös Károly Institute, the HHC and the HCLU have prepared a joint analysis on the reactions of the Government in light of the Venice Commission’s opinion.

July 18, 2011

Rule of law

Analysis of the Venice Commission’s opinion on the new Hungarian Constitution and the reactions of the Hungarian government

The Venice Commission issued an opinion on the new Constitution of Hungary in June 2011. Due to the lack of an official translation and the misleading statements of government party representatives, the public may have a false impression on the content on the opinion. Therefore, the Eötvös Károly Institute, the HHC and the HCLU have prepared a joint analysis on the opinion and the related reactions of the governance.

July 4, 2011

Rule of law

Government should take Venice Commission’s opinion into account

The opinion of the Venice Commission on the new Constitution of Hungary and the planned cardinal acts is on the agenda of the European Parliament tomorrow. The Hungarian Government declared publicly that it rejects the opinion of the Venice Commission, even though it considered the Commission as an important experts’ body before, e.g. in the case of the Slovakian language law. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee warns the Government that cardinal acts should be adopted in line with the opinion of the Venice Commission, otherwise Hungary will isolate itself from other democratic European states.

June 28, 2011

Rule of law

Ferenc Kőszeg, HHC founding president’s speech on the anniversary of Moscow Helsinki Group

Ferenc Kőszeg, Founding President of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee gave a speech on 12 May 2011 in Moscow, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the foundation of the Moscow Helsinki Group.

June 26, 2011

Our reports and analyses

Refugee and migrant rights

UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)

Documents related to the Fourth Periodic Report of Hungary

June 23, 2011

Our cases

Justice

Prison guard ill-treating detainee deemed guilty – the detainee was represented by the HHC

A prison guard ill-treating a detainee in July 2010 in the Budapest High and Medium Scurity Prison was found guilty by the Regional Court of Budapest on 30 March 2011. The decision is final. The … Read more

June 23, 2011

Rule of law

Open letter to MPs to vote NO on Bela Pokol’s nomination for Constitutional Court justice

The HHC calls on the members of the Hungarian Parliament to not support the election of Béla Pokol as a new member of the Constitutional Court. Mr. Pokol has expressed his views about the separation of power and checks and balances numerous times. In a recent article, for example, Mr. Pokol claimed that “if in a given community a national or ethnic minority’s behavior leads to a higher crime rate then the principle of equal treatment might be discarded.”

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HHC comments on draft law on OPCAT

Migrants in the Media

NGOs address President of the European Commission

New draft of the petty offence law contains absurd and unconstitutional measures

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Serbia as a Safe Third Country: A Wrong Presumption

Human rights NGOs call on Hungarian government to regularly consult civil society to effectively implement UN Human Rights Council UPR recommendations

Strasbourg Human Rights Court rules Hungary held asylum-seekers in detention unlawfully

Unlawful ban on trade union demonstrations

HHC and HCLU comments on draft law on criminal procedure and enforcement of punishments

Parliamentary commission investigating Gyöngyöspata events should also look into government responsibility

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“The silent man is an accomplice…” – HHC calls on prosecutor to investigate, and politicians to condemn hate speech

Karsai v. Hungary

NGO assessment of the first wave of legislation by Hungary’s new Parliament

NGOs analyze Government reactions concerning the Venice Commission’s opinion on the new Constitution of Hungary

Analysis of the Venice Commission’s opinion on the new Hungarian Constitution and the reactions of the Hungarian government

Government should take Venice Commission’s opinion into account

Ferenc Kőszeg, HHC founding president’s speech on the anniversary of Moscow Helsinki Group

UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)

Prison guard ill-treating detainee deemed guilty – the detainee was represented by the HHC

Open letter to MPs to vote NO on Bela Pokol’s nomination for Constitutional Court justice

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Government attacks against civil society

Independence of the judiciary

COVID-19 and the state of danger

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