The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled against Hungary last month in the case of a life sentence, arguing that excluding the possibility of parole was degrading and therefore violated the European Convention on Human Rights.

State Secretary Répássy told a press conference that Hungary disagrees. The issue remains, however, of how to ensure an opportunity to review a case with regard to whether or not life imprisonment is justified, he said.

“This is not insolvable,” he said, adding that a relevant proposal would be submitted by the Government in the autumn.

Source: Ministry of Justice