Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code
The text of the Hungarian Criminal Code adopted in 2012 can be found under the following link: Act C of 2012 on the Hungarian Criminal Code
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Hungarian Criminal Code on Procuring for Prostitution
International legal frames of the Hungarian Criminal Ruling The Hungarian Criminal Code on the offenses of Pandering and Procuring for Prostitution or Sexual Act is based on the Convention for the Suppression of theTraffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (Lake Success, New York, 21 March 1950) as follows: Pandering (1)…
Arrested in Hungary (Budapest)
If somebody is taken into custody by the Hungarian police, he must be brought before a judge within 72 hours who would decide in the question of ordering the pre-trial arrest for 30 days. There are other lighter forms of coercive measures (such as house arrest, home curfew or bail) You can read more about this at these…
Lawyers in Hungary
Regulation on Attorneys at Law In Hungary lawyers providing legal representation for their clients are called attorneys. The basic legal source about the activity of attorneys and the attorney-client relationships is the Act XI of 1998 on Attorneys at Law. Activities of Attorneys at Law in Hungary There are some services which may be provided…
Pre-trial detention in Hungary
Critical points in the rules and practice of the pre-trial detention In the Hungarian judicial system pre-trial detention is an often criticized issue. First of all: accused persons often have the feeling that this coercive measure is used by the investigating authorities as inquisition in order to obtain a plea agreement. Secondly: it is a…
Inheritance Law and legacies in Hungary – representation by Hungarian lawyer
We often represent heirs from all around the world who have inherited real estate or bank accounts left behind by a testator of Hungarian nationality.The legal representation usually consists of simply making the declarations necessary in the succession procedure. According to Hungarian Inheritance Law succession procedure is conducted by the competent civil law notary. Notaries act on behalf the Court of First…