| Author (Corporate) | European Information Hub (Compiler) |
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| Publisher | Cardiff University |
| Publication Date | 2022- |
| Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Overview |
Summary:Compilation of information resources focusing on Case C-769/22 from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), as regards Hungary's Child Protection Act and whether it violates EU law and values. Further information:In June 2021, the Hungarian Parliament adopted Law LXXIX or the so-called Child Protection Act. The Law contains amendments to a number of different legal provisions covering, for example, media services, advertising, electronic commerce and education. The amendments impose a number of prohibitions and restrictions in relation to the promotion or portrayal of gender identities that do not correspond to the sex assigned at birth, sex reassignment or homosexuality. In July 2021, the European Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Hungary in relation to this Act. This was followed by the a reasoned opinion in December. Finding that the response provided by Hungary was unsatisfactory, the Commission decided in July 2022 to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). It argues that the Child Protection Act discriminates against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission also considers that the law violates the internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals (in particular LGBTIQ people) as well as - with regard to those fundamental rights - the EU values. |
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| Subject Categories | Law, Values and Beliefs |
| Subject Tags | EU Law, Fundamental | Human Rights |
| Keywords | CJEU Judgments, LGBTIQA+ Rights |
| Countries / Regions | Hungary |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
