Viktor Vadász
Stellvertretender Direktor / Programmdirektor
Viktor Vadász
Telefax: +49 (0)651 937 37 919
Born in Hungary in 1979. Studied law in Budapest (Pázmány
Péter Catholic University). LL.M. in economic crimes in 2007 (Eötvös
Loránd University) and in European human rights in 2020 (Eötvös Loránd
University).
After the years of traineeship successful bar
exams in 2007 and judicial appointment to Pest Central District Court in
2008, dealing with various criminal cases at first
instance.
Temporary secondment to the Hungarian Ministry
of Justice and Administration in 2011 to participate in the preparation
of a new Criminal Code. Seconded judge to the Hungarian National Office
for the Judiciary in 2012. Director of the Hungarian Academy of Justice
between 2012 and 2015. In 2015, promoted to the Budapest Regional Court
to deal with high-profile criminal cases. Head of the Department of
International Relations (2015/16). Leader of the Criminal Department of
the Regional Court (2016/17). In 2018, elected to the National Judicial
Council. Spokesperson of the Council. Representative of the National
Judicial Council in the Executive Board of the European Network of
Councils for the Judiciary (2019/20).
Speaks Hungarian, English and German.