PiS called it an attempt by the government to “eliminate the opposition” and “introduce an autocratic system”.
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Mayor of Polish city detained in corruption case linked to private university
Jacek Sutryk, the mayor of Wrocław, holds a diploma from a university that is accused of corruptly selling qualifications.
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Medieval-style castle residence in EU-protected Polish forest nears completion despite legal battle
A number of people, including local officials, were detained on charges relating to the project.
Conservative group checks if Ukrainian refugees are receiving abortions at Polish hospitals
Ordo Iuris is concerned some refugees may receive an abortion without proving that the pregnancy resulted from rape.
Poland and EU have agreed “milestones” to unblock funds, says Polish government
The plan could get final approval within days, following months of delays over rule-of-law concerns.
Court annuls Polish anti-LGBT resolutions, saying they discriminate and risk violence
The resolutions, passed by Polish local authorities, pledged to fight “homoterror” and “protect children from sexual depravity”.
Metal musician Nergal acquitted of insulting Poland’s coat of arms
Under Polish law, insulting a symbol of state is a crime that carries a prison sentence of up to one year
Delay to broadcasting licence for US-owned TVN24 was unlawful, finds Polish court
Poland’s national broadcasting council’s inaction was “a gross violation of law”.
Polish democracy declines for eighth year running to lowest recorded level, finds Freedom House
The NGO raised particular concern over the “government’s instrumentalisation of the politically captured Constitutional Tribunal”.
Polish coalition party proposes three-year jail terms for insulting church or interrupting mass
Two deputy justice ministers today unveiled plans to toughen Poland’s blasphemy laws.
Officials and experts warn against Polish government’s planned “mega database”
Poland’s commissioners for human rights and data protection says the plans could violate the law and citizens’ rights.
Atheist expelled by Christian college wins discrimination case at Polish Supreme Court
The student was removed from the college after being unable to provide a letter from his parish priest.
Polish parliament approves bill to freeze Russian assets, ban coal imports and prohibit “Z” symbol
All MPs voted in favour apart from those from the far right, who abstained.
The VoiCEE podcast: rule of law versus rule by law
Nicholas Watson
In this episode, we discuss the rule of law in Central and Eastern Europe.
