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2024 elections – related Acts’ translations updated
The English translations of Act XXXVI of 2013 on election procedure and Act L of 2010 on the election of local government representatives and mayors are brought in line with the text of the laws as last amended on 5 January 2024.
The Fundamental Law of Hungary – English, German and French translations updated
The English, German and French translations of The Fundamental Law of Hungary have been updated to reflect the version in force on 1 April 2024.
Sovereignty Protection Act – in English
The English translation of Act LXXXVIII of 2023 on the protection of national sovereignty is available in the National Legislation Database.
Code of General Administrative Procedure and Criminal Code – English translations updated
The translation of Act CL of 2016 on the Code of General Administrative Procedure has been adapted to its text as on 1 January 2024, while that of Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code has been brought in line with its version as of 1 March 2024.
Legislation Abbreviation List
A list with the legislation abbreviations in Hungarian and in English as used in the translations published on the website of the National Legislation Database is available here.
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Last modification: 15/04/2024
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| Translated legislation | Status | As in force on |
|---|---|---|
| Act C of 2012 | updated translation | 01/03/2024 |
| Act CL of 2016 | updated translation | 01/01/2024 |
| The Fundamental Law of Hungary | updated translation | 01/04/2024 |
| Act CXXX of 2016 | updated translation | 01/09/2023 |
| Act CXII of 2011 | updated translation | 01/03/2024 |
About the translated legislation
According to section 2 (4) of Government Decree 338/2011. (XII. 29.) on the National Legislation Database, the translations of the laws specified by the minister responsible for justice shall be published in the National Legislation Database.
Based on the above provision, this webpage contains the English translations of Hungarian laws prepared within the framework of the legislation translation programme of the Ministry of Justice of Hungary.
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