The National Office for the Judiciary (NOJ) has invited entries for a contest for amateur photographers. Those who are interested in taking photos of court buildings, court work, everyday life or courtroom events are welcome to apply.

In Hungary, the prohibition of political activity for judges is regarded as a historical achievement. The ‘conflict of interest’ rule was set out for the first time in Section IV of Act IV of 1869 on Judicial Power.

On the occasion of the Day of the Prosecution, on June 11 2019, a ceremony was held by the Office of the Attorney General in the ceremonial hall of the Curia. At the event, the Attorney General, dr. Péter Polt awarded the Pro Cooperatione Medal to dr. Tünde Handó, president of the National Office for the Judiciary (NOJ).

The National Office for the Judiciary (NOJ) is a leader in the employment of autistic people – said the Head of the Aura Association for Autistic Community, at the workshop organised for present and future employers at the Hungarian Academy of Justice.

On 1st January 2019, Érd District Court started to operate with eighteen judges who had previously worked at the District Court of either Budakörnyék or Budaörs. According to Dr. Tamás Gerber, President of Budapest Environs Regional Court, the balance of the first one and a half months is clearly positive: clients are very pleased with the new court, where they can deal with their cases quickly and in proper conditions thanks to the “Client Centre”.