Fundamental Rights Cases of the Curia of Hungary between 1 June and 1 October 2017

Abstract

Between 1 June and 1 October 2017, the adjudicating panels of the Curia of Hungary examined the implementation of the following fundamental rights issues: the right to have access to information of public interest [Article VI, paragraph (2) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary], the right to freedom of peaceful assembly (Article VIII of the Fundamental Law of Hungary), the right to freedom of expression [Article IX, paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary), prohibition of discrimination [Article XV, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary], the right to have one’s affairs handled impartially, fairly and within a reasonable time by the authorities [Article XXIV, paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary], the right to a fair trial [Article XXVIII, paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary], and the right to seek remedy [Article XXVIII, paragraph (7) of the Fundamental Law of Hungary].