A Kúria gyakorlatából

Abstract

Between 15 February and 15 April 2016, the Curia of Hungary rendered important decisions in respect of the right to have access to and disseminate information of public interest [Article VI, paragraph (2) of the Fundamental Law] in a case in which three foundations financially supported by the Hungarian Central Bank were considered to be holders of information of public interest and in respect of the right to a fair trial [Article XXVIII, paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law] in three cases in which the petitioners argued that the competent courts had showed a biased deference to their detriment. Article VI, paragraph (2) of the Fundamental Law states that everyone shall have the right to the protection of his or her personal data, as well as to have access to and disseminate information of public interest.

Article XXVIII, paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law stipulates that in the determination of his or her civil rights and obligations or of any criminal charge brought against him or her, everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal established by law.