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Hungarian government to release 700 foreign criminals from jail
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In a recent announcement by Gergely Gulyás, Minister for the Prime Minister’s Office, it’s been confirmed that 700 foreign human traffickers will be released from Hungarian jails soon. This was enabled by a newly accepted decree, which expanded the use of the reintegration custody system for sentenced criminals.
This decision is expected to save billions of taxpayers’ forints and is unprecedented in the country’s history. Not everyone is thrilled, however. The opposition party Democratic Coalition now accuses the government of allowing nearly a thousand dangerous criminals to roam the streets freely, writes Szeretlek Magyarország.
Reintegration custody
Reintegration custody is a special form of custody that serves to help prisoners reintegrate into society faster and easier. It has been available for Hungarian convicts for a long time now. It enables those sentenced to prison to return to their homes before finishing their term in jail and carry out the remaining time there. This does not mean nullification of the sentence though. For example, they are still required to wear electronic leg cuffs that track their movement.
The recently adopted decree now extends this opportunity to foreigners convicted of human trafficking as well. In this case, however, it does seem to work like a get-out-of-jail card. Those affected by the change will receive 72 hours to leave the territory of Hungary. If they don’t, they will be sentenced to prison again. After departure from jail, these criminals can return to their home country to continue their sentence under surveillance. It is questionable, however, how many of them will actually do so.
Well, okay, but surely they will be deported once their sentence is served. In fact, if they’re ready for a tagged release, so be effectively set free, shouldn’t they be deported right now!?
“On the signing of your release paper Comrade, do you swear allegiance – to the Fidesz Political Party, and upon your release support, advocate, demonstrate – agree to be be a MODEL of who we the Fidesz Political Party, under the Leadership of the current Prime Minister of Hungary-Victor Orban – represents to the citizens of Hungary ?
Interesting decision by Orban and his “Mob” – that WILL and should add to their growing list of decisions that in the interest of the Citizens of Hungary – raise MAJOR question marks as to WHY this decision has been made ???
It is NOT just a Forint saving EXERCISE.
Southern border of US is open for one and all – no questions asked – mental and criminal history – no broblem.
Maybe you could get Wizz air to fly them there.