The impact of the 2015 refugee crisis on Hungarian criminal policy

Abstract

My study examines Hungary’s migration management, in the framework of criminal policy and the theory of deterrence. Hungarian public service bodies have a two-fold task, since they must act in accordance with a given situation and be prepared for the expected future impact of migration. In addition, they must carry out all this by satisfying citizens’ expectations and maintaining public safety. I present the change that took place in the Hungarian public service bodies, public administration, law enforcement services and the Hungarian Defence Forces as a result of the mass immigration of 2015. I placed the police and public administration at the centre of attention, while also focusing on complementary police forces.