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discontent within the population and the current economic crisis to blame them for
the insecurity and socio-economic difficulties endured by the population.
69.
It is urgent to introduce the necessary safeguards against the anti-Roma and
anti-Semitic discourse of Jobbik, which flouts human rights including the principles of
non-discrimination and equality. In this regard political leaders and political parties
should refrain from endorsing directly or indirectly the rhetoric propagated by
Jobbik and ensure that respect for human rights and freedoms, democracy and the
rule of law be the cornerstone of any programme or activity developed by political
parties.
70.
Finally while the Special Rapporteur notes the Government’s efforts to end the
activities of extremist paramilitary organizations, he urges it to take more resolute
measures to tackle the phenomenon of extremist paramilitary organizations targeting
Roma, including through adequate prosecution and sanction of individuals belonging
to such organizations who are responsible for racist violence against Roma.
On migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and statelessness
71.
The Special Rapporteur reiterates the recommendation accepted by the
Government during its universal periodic review to establish and implement a
comprehensive integration strategy for early stage integration of migrants, refugees
and asylum seekers. He recommends that the strategy include specific measures to
prevent and eliminate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance
against migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and duly take into account the
situation of homeless refugees. In this regard the Special Rapporteur recommends
that the Government fully cooperate with all the relevant actors, including civil
society and UNHCR.
72.
Regarding statelessness, the Special Rapporteur urges the Government to
review the provisions of Act II of 2007, especially those provisions establishing legal
stay in Hungary as a pre-condition for applying for stateless status, and ensure its full
compliance with its international human rights obligations including the 1954
Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, which has been ratified by the
Government.
73.
The Special Rapporteur urges the Government to take the necessary measures
to put an end to the harsh conditions of detention of asylum seekers and illegal
migrants, including acts of ill-treatment in detention facilities. He recalls that
paragraph 30 of the Durban Programme of Action “urges States (b) to review and
revise, where necessary, their immigration laws, policies and practices so that they are
free of racial discrimination and compatible with States’ obligations under
international human rights instruments; (d) to ensure that migrants, regardless of
their immigration status, detained by public authorities are treated with humanity
and in a fair manner, and receive effective legal protection and, where appropriate,
the assistance of a competent interpreter in accordance with the relevant norms of
international law and human rights standards, particularly during interrogation; (e)
to ensure that the police and immigration authorities treat migrants in a dignified and
non-discriminatory manner, in accordance with international standards”. He further
recalls to the Government the recommendations accepted during its universal periodic
review to reduce administrative detention of migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees,
and only use it in exceptional cases; and to undertake measures aimed at avoiding the
extension of administrative detention of asylum-seekers.
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