Role of Ombudsman in Hungary
Ombudsman's role as people's advocate, handling individual complaints and monitoring the executive in Hungary. New competencies include whistle-blower protection and raising public awareness. Media's role in investigative journalism and ensuring freedom of the press.
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Lrnt Csink Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Hungary
Role of Ombudsman people s advocate handling individual complaints watchdog monitoring the executive out of the executive no binding decisions no fines no effective remedies not oblige but convince necessity of being trusted
Ombudsman against Corruption New competence: whistle-blower protection Coordinative tasks Raising public awareness
Role of Media Reveal investigative journalism Lack of tradition Case-law: fake video Essential element: access to public information no difference between journalists and individuals Separate institution for freedom information
Ombudsmans Activity concerning Media Commercial media out of scope Media Council to be enquired Abstract review of laws ensuring the frames of the freedom of press
