alkotmányellenesség

Alkotmányellenesség is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "unconstitutionality". It refers to a situation where a law, a regulation, a governmental decision, or any other act is found to be in conflict with the constitution of Hungary. The constitution is the supreme law of the land, and all other legal provisions must conform to it.

The primary body responsible for determining whether something is unconstitutional in Hungary is the Constitutional Court (Alkotmánybíróság). Individuals, public bodies, or even the government itself can initiate proceedings before the Constitutional Court to challenge the constitutionality of a legal provision or act.

When the Constitutional Court finds an act to be unconstitutional, it typically annuls the act, meaning it ceases to have legal effect. This can have significant consequences, as it may invalidate previously enacted laws or decisions. The concept of alkotmányellenesség is a cornerstone of the rule of law, ensuring that governmental power is exercised within the boundaries set by the constitution and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. The process aims to maintain the integrity and supremacy of the constitutional order.