International Seminar on the Role of Human Rights in Criminal Proceedings Hosted by UP Faculty of Law

Between 20 and 23 October 2026, the Faculty of Law of the University of Pécs hosted the international seminar ’European and International Criminal Law – Human Rights in Criminal Proceedings’.
Students and professors from five foreign partner institutions gathered in Pécs to discuss current issues in international criminal law.
 

During the event, students and academic staff from partner institutions  (University of West Bohemia in Pilsen; Università degli Studi di Palermo; Jagiellonian University in Krakow; Masaryk University; Palacký University Olomouc) delivered presentations and engaged in professional discussions on contemporary challenges in European and international criminal law.

The main focus of the seminar was the enforcement of human rights during criminal proceedings, with a particular emphasis on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Participating students explored critical topics, including life imprisonment, prison conditions, freedom of expression, the cooperation of the accused and evidence gathering, protection of legal professional privilege, digital evidence, and the use of undercover techniques in criminal investigations.

Institutional visits complemented the academic program: participants visited the Regional Court of Pécs and the Baranya County Remand Prison, where expert presentations offered them a comprehensive insight into Hungarian judicial and penitentiary practices.

The seminar successfully contributed to strengthening international professional networks, fostering dialogue among students from diverse legal and educational backgrounds, and deepening the understanding of current challenges within European and international criminal law.