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István Lajtár calls for unity in Hungarian prosecution service
István Lajtár, the interim leader of the Hungarian prosecution service, has issued a video message calling for unity and integrity among prosecutors. Lajtár described the current period as one of the most difficult in the 155-year history of the organization, citing legal changes, increased social expectations, and internal and external pressures as sources of significant tension and uncertainty.
Lajtár emphasized that the prosecution must remain a disciplined community that respects integrity rules to maintain public trust and ensure a strong rule of law. He urged staff to perform their duties fairly and without bias while awaiting the election of a new permanent prosecutor.
The message comes amid structural changes, including the establishment of the National Asset Protection and Recovery Office (NVVH). This new body has begun recruiting staff, with Anna Unger, head of the NVVH, noting that approximately a dozen prosecutors and investigators have already accepted positions. The creation of the NVVH has resulted in the prosecution service losing its previous monopoly on indictments.
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Anna Unger · Gábor Bálint Nagy · István Lajtár · National Asset Protection and Recovery Office · Prosecution Service
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] István Lajtár assumed the role of interim leader of the prosecution in August following the departure of Gábor Bálint Nagy. hvg.hu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anna Unger, head of the National Asset Protection and Recovery Office, stated that approximately a dozen prosecutors and investigators have accepted positions at the office. kontroll.hu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prosecution service has lost its previous monopoly on indictments due to the establishment of the National Asset Protection and Recovery Office. kontroll.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] István Lajtár emphasized that successful work requires a unified, disciplined community respecting integrity rules. kontroll.hu · hvg.hu
- [● 3 SOURCES] István Lajtár stated the prosecution service is facing its most difficult period in 155 years. kontroll.hu · 444.hu · hvg.hu
- [● 3 SOURCES] Legal changes, social expectations, and internal and external factors have created tension and uncertainty within the organization. kontroll.hu · 444.hu · hvg.hu