Fighting against Corruption – Ombudsman and Media Lóránt Csink Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Hungary

Role of Ombudsman ‘people’s advocate’ – handling individual complaints ‘watchdog’ – monitoring the executive out of the executive no binding decisions no fines no effective remedies not oblige but convince necessity of being trusted

Ombudsman against Corruption New competence: whistle-blower protection Coordinative tasks Raising public awareness

Role of Media Reveal – investigative journalism Lack of tradition Case-law: fake video Essential element: access to public information – no difference between journalists and individuals Separate institution for freedom information

Ombudsman’s Activity concerning Media Commercial media out of scope – Media Council to be enquired Abstract review of laws – ensuring the frames of the freedom of press

Thank you for your attention! lorant.csink@ajbh.hu