Published: March 22 2023
Summary: The United States has released a report on the state of human rights in Hungary, concluding that there are serious problems in every area of human rights. The report highlights the impact of the government's emergency powers, which have allowed it to bypass parliament and pass laws without debate, and its impact on the independence of the judiciary. It also notes serious restrictions on freedom of expression, including censorship and limits on public media content, as well as political intimidation of civil society organisations.
Key points:
- A report by the United States has found serious human rights problems in Hungary
- The report highlights the use of emergency powers to bypass parliament and pass laws without debate
- It also notes the impact of these powers on the independence of the judiciary
- Serious restrictions on freedom of expression, including censorship and limits on public media content, are also noted
- The report accuses the government of political intimidation of civil society organisations.
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