64. Since the Commission's previous session, the Republic of Hvmgary had witnessed radical changes towards further democratization and humanization of the State and the restoration of the rule of law, and they had already yielded tangible results in legislation. 65. In October 1989, the Hxmgarian Parliament had adopted a law amending the Constitution and providing, in particular, for incorporation into the legal system of the generally recognized norms of international law and for the conformity of domestic law with all international legal obligations, with emphasis on respect for and protection of the inviolable and inalienable fundamental hiaman rights. The relevant constitutional provisions had been made more precise and comprehensive, one of them stipulating that no one could be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; no restriction could be placed on that provision in any circumstances, even under a state of emergency. The new law also established a constitutional court and a parliamentary ombudsman. It further adjusted the provisions of Hungary's fundamental law concerning refugees to its international obligations. Finally, among the amendments to the Penal Code, it was now stipulated that no one could be sentenced to death for political acts. 66. With regard to the implementation of the provisions of international himian rights instruments, the Republic of Hungary had acceded to the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its Protocol, and to the Additional Protocols to the 1949 Geneva Convention, on the occasion of the one hxmdred and twenty fifth anniversary of the Red Cross. E/CN.4/1990/SR.16 page 16 67. The Republic of Hungary considered itself bound by the individual complaint mechanism in respect of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the political and legal developments in Hungary, specifically its efforts to democratize and humanize its state, as well as its commitment to international human rights instruments. It does not seem to be related to economic or social issues, but rather focuses on the country's legal framework and international obligations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights