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The Budapest Municipal Court dissolved the right wing paramilitary Hungarian Guard, which is registered as a "tradition supporting and cultural association," in a Tuesday evening decision.

In explaining the decision, the judge referred to a march staged by the organisation in Tatarszentgyorgy, and said that speeches about "Gypsy crime" made during the event had insulted the dignity of the local Roma minority.

The general public might have gotten the impression that "here comes the Guard and it will restore order," which cannot be accepted under our constitution, the judge said, adding that triggering fear in itself was a violation of the rights of others.

Hungarian Guard head Gabor Vona told reporters that his organisation would appeal the primary court decision.

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