Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (as in force on 1 April 2022) This document has been produced for informational purposes only. Making false audio or image recording capable of harming the reputation of another Section 226/A (1) A person who makes a false or falsified audio or image recording, or one with untrue content, for the purpose of harming the reputation of one or more other persons is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to one year, unless another criminal offence is established. Disclosing false audio or image recording capable of harming the reputation of another Section 226/B (1) A person who makes a false or falsified audio or image recording, or one with untrue content, accessible for the purpose of harming the reputation of one or more other persons is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. (2) The punishment shall be imprisonment for up to three years for committing a felony if the criminal offence is committed a) in front of a large audience, or b) by causing significant harm to interests. Insult Section 227 (1) A person who, apart from the acts specified in section 226, uses an expression that is capable of harming one’s reputation or commits any other such act a) with regard to the performance of the job, public mandate or public interest activity of the aggrieved party, or b) in front of a large audience is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to one year. (2) A person who commits the criminal offence of insult through a physical act shall be punished under paragraph (1). Violation of the memory of a deceased person Section 228 A person who dishonours a deceased person or his memory in a manner specified in section 226 or 227 is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by the punishment specified in the respective section. Proving the truth Section 229 (1) The perpetrator of a criminal offence specified in sections 226 to 228 shall not be liable to punishment if the fact that is capable of harming one’s reputation is proved to be true. (2) Proving the truth may take place if the statement or dissemination of the fact, or the use of the expression directly referring to it, was justified by public interest or the legitimate interest of a person. Ban on entering certain areas Section 230 The perpetrator of the criminal offence of harassment may also be subject to a ban on entering certain areas. 73 Contact: eu-forditas@im.gov.hu