Péter Bárándy (born 12 June 1949) is a
Hungarian politician and jurist, who served as
Minister of Justice
A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a ...
between 2002 and 2004. He is a member of the Bárándy family, which is a famous
lawyer
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The exact nature of a lawyer's work varies depending on the legal jurisdiction and the legal system, as w ...
dynasty in Hungary. He was a founding member and deputy chairman of the Republic Party in 1992 but the party never gain a seat until its abolishment (1996). After that Bárándy did not participate in Hungary's political life until 2002.
Péter Medgyessy
Péter Medgyessy (; born 19 October 1942) is a retired Hungarian politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 27 May 2002 to 29 September 2004. On 25 August 2004, he resigned over disputes with coalition partner Alliance of Free Democr ...
appointed him justice minister on 27 May 2002. During his ministership Bárándy was one of the most popular politicians. As a result he was nominated to the position of
President of Hungary
The president of Hungary, officially the president of the republicUnder the Basic Law, adopted in 2011, the official name of the state is simply Hungary; Before, the state was called the Republic of Hungary. However, the office is nonetheless ...
, but he stepped back because only few MPs supported him.
References
* MTI Ki Kicsoda 2009, Magyar Távirati Iroda Zrt., Budapest, 2008, 70. old., ISSN 1787-288X
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1949 births
Living people
Hungarian Socialist Party politicians
Members of justice of Hungary
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