THE PETITION
We , the supporters of this petition vehemently condemn the political prosecution of the leadership of
the Hungarian Communist Workers' Party.
The trial against the leadership of the Hungarian Communist Workers' Party in the Hungarian City
Szekesfehervar violates elementary democratic and civil rights and constitutes an outrageous state
interference in the internal democracy of a legal political party. It disputes the citizens' right to
express their opinion freely and is an attempt to liquidate a significant political force in Hungary.
It represents a serious attack on democratic liberties of concern to all progressive people. It constitutes one
more step in the anti-communist anti-democratic onslaught that we witness across Europe,
which among other things feeds the most reactionary elements and trends.
We demand from the Hungarian authorities to guarantee the constitutional and civil rights and freedoms of
all citizens; to guarantee the freedom of opinion and expression and the freedom of association and to organize;
to stop immediately the prosecution of the leadership of the Hungarian Communist Workers' Party and to refrain
from any intervention that violates its internal life and sovereignty.
We demand all measures that prohibit or restrict the political activity of the communists
to be immediately revoked.