Transport Law & Mobility Policy
Changes of the Maritime Carrier's Liablility Int Historical Aspects
Maritime carriage; carrier liability; bill of lading; maritime conventions; contractual liability; legal harmonisation
The article traces the historical development of maritime carriers’ liability and compares the principal international regimes governing carriage of goods by sea. It evaluates their relationship with Hungarian private law and proposes greater harmonisation of liability rules across transport sectors.
KOVÁCS, VIKTÓRIA
The Protection of Air Passengers’ Rights on the Basis of International and European Law
Air passenger rights; air carrier liability; flight cancellation; denied boarding; baggage claims; EU transport law
The article compares international and EU rules protecting air passengers in cases of delay, cancellation, denied boarding, personal injury, and baggage loss. It concludes that EU law generally provides broader rights, assistance, and information duties than the international aviation conventions.
MAJEWSKA, MAGDALENA
European Union Transportation Policy from the Treaty of Maastricht up to Now
EU transport policy; transport liberalization; trans-European networks; sustainable mobility; internal market; European integration
The article traces the legal and policy development of the EU’s common transport policy, focusing on market liberalization, trans-European networks, regulatory harmonization, and sustainable mobility. It highlights the gradual creation of a competitive and integrated European transport area.
MAJEWSKA, MAGDALENA
Regulatory evolution of traffic endangerment offenses in Hungary
Traffic-related endangerment crimes, negligence, causality, occupational liability, Deficiency Act of 1948
This paper explores the historical development and evolution of legal regulations addressing traffic-related endangerment crimes in Hungary. Beginning with the foundational Act V of 1878, the analysis highlights the distinction between intentional and negligent acts, with a focus on the heightened accountability associated with occupational and professional obligations. The study examines the significant legislative milestone of the Deficiency Act of 1948, which established the independent offense of endangering within the scope of an occupation, criminalizing immediate exposure to danger irrespective of material harm. Through an in-depth review of judicial practices, ministerial reasoning, and scholarly contributions, the paper elucidates the progression of key legal concepts, including negligence, causality, and occupational liability. By tracing these developments, the research underscores the dynamic interplay between evolving societal needs and legal frameworks, offering insights into the historical and legal foundations of contemporary traffic law in Hungary.
IDZIG, IZABELLA
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