Zbigniew Ziobro has refused to appear on health grounds and because he argues the committee in unlawful.
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Law banning glorification of Ukrainian nationalist Bandera proposed by Polish opposition
The law would place propagation of “Banderism” alongside Nazism, fascism and communism as a crime carrying a jail sentence of up to three years.
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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.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” to again face trial for attacking police
It is the latest in a series of similar charges against the activist, though she is yet to receive a binding conviction.
