Forro Resigns as Adviser to President Over Criminal Code Amendment

Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) - Krisztian Forro on Tuesday submitted his resignation to President Peter Pellegrini from the post of presidential adviser for national communities over Pellegrini's decision to sign an amendment to the Criminal Code on Tuesday. "After today's decision, I could not have acted otherwise. Today I submitted my resignation to the president from the post of adviser for national communities. For me, public service is acceptable only if it is under all circumstances in line with my principles - legal certainty, respect and the dignity of our community," Forro wrote. He added that he is not ending his work and will continue to stand openly and consistently by Hungarians living in Slovakia as well as by all national communities. Earlier in the day, President Peter Pellegrini signed an amendment to the Criminal Code. In the past, Forro said he had asked the president not to sign the amendment, due to changes concerning the Benes Decrees. mf