Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (as in force on 1 April 2022) This document has been produced for informational purposes only. Trespass Section 221 (1) A person who, by violence, threat or under pretence of an official procedure, enters or stays in the home or other premises of another person, or any related enclosed area, is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. (2) A person who enters or stays in the home or other premises of another person, or any related enclosed area, against the will of the person living there or disposing of it, or under false pretences a) at night, b) with a weapon, c) with an instrument capable of causing death, or d) by a group, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to three years. (3) A person who prevents another person from entering his home or other premises or any related enclosed area, a) shall be punished under paragraph (1) if the criminal offence is committed as specified in paragraph (1), b) shall be punished under paragraph (2) if the criminal offence is committed as specified in paragraph (2). (4) The perpetrator is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for one to five years if the criminal offence specified in paragraph (1) is committed in a manner specified in paragraph (2). Harassment Section 222 (1) A person who disturbs another person regularly or permanently for the purpose of causing fear or interfering with the private life or daily lifestyle of that person arbitrarily is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to one year, unless a criminal offence of greater gravity is established. (2) A person who, for the purpose of causing fear, a) threatens another person or, having regard to their relationship, a relative of another person with the commission of a punishable violent act against a person or an act causing public danger, or b) pretends that an event harming or directly endangering the life, physical integrity or health of another person is about to take place is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. (3) A person who commits the criminal offence of harassment a) against his spouse, former spouse, cohabitant or former cohabitant, b) against a person raised by him or under his supervision, care or medical treatment, c) by abusing his power or influence, or d) against a public officer, at a place or time that is inconsistent with his official activities shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years in the case specified in paragraph (1) or up to three years for committing a felony in the case specified in paragraph (2). (4) A person who has attained the age of eighteen years and commits harassment as specified in paragraph (1) against a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. 71 Contact: eu-forditas@im.gov.hu