Under Section 179 and 180 of the Criminal Code of Hungary, defamation constitutes a criminal offense. Defamation or Slander constitutes imprisonment ranging from one (1) year up to two (2) years, labor in public interest and a fine. Under Section 67 of the Criminal Code of Hungary, the criminal act shall prescribe in three (3) years.PREVIOUSBACK TO INT’L DEFAMATION DATABASE HOMENEXT