Universal Periodic Review, 39th session
Human Rights Council
UPR of Hungary, 2 November 2021
Intervention by Denmark
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Denmark welcomes the delegation and thanks it for its presentation.
We commend Hungary for the adoption of a police and a prosecution protocol on hate crimes.
We are concerned about insufficient protection of the rights of persons belonging to sexual and other minority groups.
Denmark recommends the Government to adopt a comprehensive strategy and action plan to counter violence, discrimination and stigmatisation based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
We are concerned that the Media Authority and its Media Council lack sufficient independence.
Denmark recommends the Government to establish more transparent appointment procedures for the Media Authority to enhance its independence.
Denmark wishes Hungary a successful review.
I thank you.
