dezso avarkeszi

February 16, 2010, 10:09 CET

MPs adopt law on enactment of Civil Code opposed by president

The Hungarian Parliament on Monday adopted a law on the enactment of the Civil Code passed last November, without accepting the critical remarks of President Laszlo Solyom. Solyom returned the bill to Parliament for reconsideration last December, saying that it... [read complete entry]

July 08, 2009, 08:36 CET

Draskovics denies rumors he will step down as Justice Minister

Justice and Law Enforcement Minister Tibor Draskovics on Tuesday denied recent press rumours that he would quit the government in September. At the government spokesman's briefing, Draskovics also denied that he would take up a job with Pricewaterhouse Coopers Hungary.... [read complete entry]

March 24, 2009, 04:59 CET

Hate speech legislation on parliament's agenda

The government's bill to amend the constitution seeks to facilitate a more efficient fight against hate speech, deputy Justice Minister Dezso Avarkeszi said in a parliamentary debate of the bill on Tuesday.... [read complete entry]

February 19, 2008, 10:40 CET

Hate speech proposal passed by Hungarian Parliament

Parliament yesterday passed the Socialist Party's proposal based on which inflammatory speech will be punishable by up to two years imprisonment.... [read complete entry]