David Cameron fails to challenge Hungary on draconian press laws

David Cameron failed to challenge the Prime Minister of Hungary over his country’s draconian press laws as he prepares to introduce statutory regulation in Britain.

Victor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has been condemned by world leaders for introducing the “most terrifying press laws since the Cold War”.

Mr Cameron’s failure to confront Mr Orban is the first evidence of warnings by William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, that introducing statutory regulation in Britain will undermine Britain’s ability to promote free speech.

Mr Orban’s relations with Germany have descended into bitter recriminations after he compared Angela Merkel to the Nazis. He has also been accused of threatening judicial independence and restricting religious freedom in Hungary.

However, Mr Cameron yesterday chose to focus his discussions with Mr Orban in Downing Street on the European economy and “driving growth”.

Mr Cameron and his government are now at loggerheads with the British newspapers over press regulation.

Telegraph

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