Applying Border Control Principles and Requirements in Hungary

Abstract

The importance of border control activities within the policing activity has increased across Europe due to the irregular mass migration flows. Controls performed at the external borders constitute a main guarantee of safety and security in the European Union. The objective of border controls and the set of principles underpinning its execution can comprehensively be known through examining the system of requirements set out for border controls. Principles and requirements set out for the Hungarian border control and border police practice are not new, they were elaborated decades ago. It shall be noted, however, that they are still present in today’s border policing practice either with modifications in compliance with the age requirements or remaining unchanged.