UN investigates as Hungary toughens asylum laws

The United Nations is investigating Hungary's record on human rights as the country moves to toughen its laws on asylum seekers.

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Published 26 September 2013 3:48pm

Updated 28 September 2013 1:54am

By Thea Cowie

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Human rights experts will visit prisons, police stations and detention centres for migrants amidst concerns from the European Court of Human Rights.

Thea Cowie asked Central Europe correspondent Kerry Skyring why Hungary is being targeted.

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