Péter Bárándy (born 12 June 1949) is a Hungarian politician and jurist, who served as Minister of Justice between 2002 and 2004. He is a member of the Bárándy family, which is a famous lawyer 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 Bárándy | |
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Minister of Justice of Hungary | |
In office 27 May 2002 – 4 October 2004 | |
Preceded by | Ibolya Dávid |
Succeeded by | József Petrétei |
Personal details | |
Born | Budapest, Second Hungarian Republic | 12 June 1949
Political party | Independent |
Children | Gergely Bárándy and 1 other son |
Profession | politician, jurist |
Péter Medgyessy 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, but he stepped back because only few MPs supported him.
References
edit- MTI Ki Kicsoda 2009, Magyar Távirati Iroda Zrt., Budapest, 2008, 70. old., ISSN 1787-288X
- Bárándy Péter életrajza saját honlapján
- A HVG interjúja Bárándy Péterrel