Announcement/International Fair Trial Day 2026: Hungary
Since 2021, the International Fair Trial Day (IFTD) has been celebrated each year on 14 June. Established by a group of lawyers and lawyers’ organisations, the initiative is supported by over 100 legal associations across the world, who are committed to the vital importance of the right to a fair trial and addressing the serious challenges to due process rights worldwide. The decision to create the IFTD was also accompanied by the creation of the Ebru Timtik award.
Several nominations were received for this year’s IFTD focus country. Following due consideration of the proposals and two rounds of voting, Hungary has been chosen as the focus country of 2026, to highlight the progressive dismantling of democratic institutions and the global erosion of democracy in the country.
Save the date: on Thursday 18 June, a conference for the International Fair Trial Day will be held in Budapest.
Call for nominations for the Ebru Timtik Award
