For instance, he said, murder in self-defence will be permissible if someone is attacked by a group of armed people, or is facing intruders in a private home.

In such circumstances, he said, one needs to suppose an intention to kill, therefore a defender can kill assailants.

The new criminal code could enter into force in summer 2013."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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