Hungarian judges, court staff rally for judicial independence

Since his return to power fifteen years ago, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has weakened the independence of the judiciary. Until now, Hungarian judges had never demonstrated, but on Saturday, February 22, for the first time, thousands of them have descended into the streets of Budapest. They protest against a new plan for the reform of the justice system, which resembles blackmail.

Hungarian judges rally for judicial independence

BUDAPEST: Thousands of Hungarian judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in Budapest on Saturday, demanding judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. The independence of Hungary’s courts has been a contentious issue, causing a rift between Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s nationalist government and the European Union. Judges began to express discontent in November when an agreement was sig…

The judges demanded the independence of the judiciary and dignified wages. Representatives of the European and the International Richter Association also participated in the demonstration.

Hungarian Judges, Court Staff Rally for Judicial Independence

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Hungarian judges, court staff rally for judicial independence

Thousands of Hungarian judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in Budapest on Saturday, demanding judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay.

In Hungary, a large number of judges and court officials have taken to the streets to fight for the independence of the judiciary. They also demanded better pay. Criticism also comes from the EU.