Hungarian MPs voted for constitutional amendments that critics say will limit the powers of the constitutional court.The amendment was passed on Monday March 11,2013 by a vote of 265 to 11, with 33 abstentions. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Conservative Fidesz Party and its small ally, the Christian Democrats, and 3 Independent Deputies voted in favour.
The amendment tightens up the laws on higher education, homelessness, election campaigns and family rights
It is the fourth amendment to Hungary’s new constitution since it came into force just 14 months ago
The constitutional amendment has been criticised by the EU, the US and numerous Hungarian legal experts and civic groups, who worry it puts too much unchecked power in government hands.
Hundreds of protesters outside parliament on Monday called on President János Áder, a Fidesz ally, to veto the amendment.
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