The Hungarian LGBT Federation announced that it is initiating a legal review of the local council decision as it discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation and restricts freedom of speech and the right of assembly.

Toroczkai, who is also vice-president of Jobbik, said no one should interfere in the work of the local council. Mayor László Toroczkai on Sunday said an investigation will be launched against the demonstrators, nepszava.hu reports.

Toroczkai said the demonstration was recorded and the footage will be reviewed this week to determine whether misdemeanours had been committed.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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