Poland’s current rape law – which dates back to 1932 – deems it a crime only if there was force, unlawful threats or deception.
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Polish parliament strips opposition MP of immunity over Pegasus spyware purchase
Michał Woś is accused of abusing his powers while serving as deputy justice minister in the former PiS government.
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Poland fined €500,000 per day for not complying with EU order to close coal mine
The European Court of Justice accepted a request from the Czech Republic to punish Poland.
Poland moves to close Sunday trading ban loophole that allowed big chains to stay open
Big chains have started offering postal services to remain open.
“All people, regardless of sexual orientation, enjoy legal protection in Poland,” government tells EU
Poland’s government has responded to the European Commission “putting on hold” funds for regions that adopted anti-LGBT resolutions.
Report praises steps against domestic violence in Poland but urges further progress
The Council of Europe has issued its first report on how Poland is implementing the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
Supreme Court rejects justice minister’s case against atheist teacher who removed school cross
She was awarded compensation after facing bullying for removing a Christian cross from the school staff room.
Far-right former priest convicted in Poland for hate speech against Jews and Ukrainians
During an Independence Day speech, Jacek Międlar condemned “Jews intoxicated with Talmudic hatred” and the “Jewish, Marxist horde”.
US-owned TVN sues Polish ruling party deputy leader for calling it “pro-Russian Soviet creation”
Poland’s largest private broadcaster says Antoni Macierewicz is “disseminating false information”.
Polish parliament passes media ownership restrictions amid angry scenes
The bill is seen to be aimed in particular at American-owned broadcaster TVN.
Polish education ministry proposes law to further centralise control over schools
Under the legislation, government-appointed officials would have greater powers to appoint and dismiss headteachers of schools in Poland.
Polish state auditor notifies prosecutors of suspected crimes by PM and three other ministers
The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) says the officials unlawfully tried to organise a postal election last year.
Report identifies 187 state-linked lawsuits “harassing” media under current Polish government
But a conservative journalism society says it is “Catholic and patriotic” voices which are under threat.
Government organised postal elections without legal basis, says Poland’s state auditor
NIK has already notified prosecutors of potential crimes.
