News in Brief
Novák tenders written statement of her resignation to parliament
Parliament is allowed 15 days to request the president to reconsider her decision.
Parliament is allowed 15 days to request the president to reconsider her decision.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s proposal to change the constitution with a view to obviating the right to a presidential pardon in cases involving child abuse was “a child protection measure”.
Katalin Novák and Judit Varga resigned in connection with a pardon of the deputy director of a children’s home who had been convicted of helping to cover up child abuse.