The government says the measures are vital to protect Poles from fraud and for national security.
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At least 50 children abused in Catholic diocese in Poland, finds church commission
It also noted that local bishops had repeatedly failed to take action when credible reports of abuse were submitted to them.
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Head of Polish conservative group convicted of defamation for anti-LGBT rhetoric
His organisation has become known for driving vans with anti-LGBT images and slogans around Polish cities.
Court orders Polish opposition figure to apologise to Kaczyński over Smolensk accusation
Radosław Sikorski claimed that Lech Kaczyński “greatly contributed to the Smolensk disaster”.
Polish police detain man who tried to buy horse medicine that can induce abortions
The pharmacist feared the pills could be “used for non-medical purposes”.
Poland introduces tougher new rules on domestic violence
The new legislation broadens the definition of domestic violence and expands measures to support victims and deal with perpetrators.
Poland detains nine accused of spying for Russia
The Russian spy network monitored arms shipments going through Poland to Ukraine and was also preparing actions to “paralyse” such deliveries.
Polish mayor’s killer found guilty and given life sentence
Stefan Wilmont murdered Mayor Paweł Adamowicz one month after his release from prison.
Polish priest was murdered in 1980s Germany as “victim of communist system”, finds investigation
Franciszek Blachnicki died in 1987 while in exile from communist Poland.
Polish president approves changes to electoral code despite opposition protests
The law increases the number of polling stations and requires local authorities to provide free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Polish abortion activist convicted for helping terminate pregnancy
She sent self-administered abortion pills to a pregnant woman, whose husband discovered them and reported the case to police.
Abortion protesters acquitted of “maliciously interfering with religious act” in cathedral demonstraiton
A group of 32 demonstrators were put on trial for protesting Poland’s near-total abortion ban in Poznań Cathedral.
Justice minister opens criminal proceedings against opposition politician for “mass migrant grave” claim
She suggested that hundreds of migrants who crossed from Belarus could have died and been buried in mass graves to hide the evidence.
Polish parliament rejects law banning “promotion of abortion”
Over half of MPs from the ruling coalition either voted for the bill to proceed or abstained from voting.
