“Poland has returned to the group of countries respecting the rule of law,” says the justice minister.
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Polish government finds large-scale irregularities in predecessor’s Smolensk investigation commission
The defence ministry will notify prosecutors of 41 suspected crimes relating to the functioning of the commission.
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Doctors charged over death of pregnant woman that sparked protests against abortion law
Others argued that the death was caused by medical malpractice.
Police detain three following video of xenophobic abuse of Ukrainians in Warsaw
The incident has caused outrage in Poland, where the public have been overwhelmingly welcoming towards refugees from Ukraine
European judges bodies seek to keep Poland’s EU funds blocked
The European judges want to “prevent a decision to unblock EU funds for Poland” until concerns over the rule of law are fully addressed.
Conservative legal group publishes guide to prosecuting use and supply of abortion pills in Poland
“Self-administered pharmacological abortion by a women should be considered illegal,” writes Ordo Iuris.
Poland defines pavements as exclusively for pedestrians
A subtle change to traffic laws means motorists could face fines for parking on pavements but experts note that ambiguity remains.
Sunday is “time for prayer and family” not shopping, Polish government reminds retailers
Poland’s government will meet with retailers to remind them about the importance of compliance with a Sunday trading ban.
Polish official seeks charges against NGO that reported tying up of teens at Catholic retreat
A priest says the activity was voluntary and intended to “make the young people aware that sin is a bondage”.
Polish investigators document traces of war crimes in Ukraine
Ukraine requested help from Polish prosecutors, who have access to a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.
After thousands of dead fish found in Polish river, environmental agency notifies prosecutors
“I’ve never seen the river in such bad condition,” says a local angler. “The water is brown and smelly, it looks like sewage.”
Polish bishop accused of sexually abusing child in hospital bed denies wrongdoing
Bishop Marek Mendyk says the claims are “lies” and has demanded a public apology.
Supreme Court chief calls on EU to stop “bullying” Poland
“I get the impression that this is not about the rule of law,” said Małgorzata Manowska.
Polish judge critical of government blocked from return to work after lifting of suspension reversed
Igor Tuleya returned to court this morning after being suspended for almost two years, but discovered that he remained barred from work.
