The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
Politics
Speaker wants breathalyser tests in Polish parliament after drunk MP expelled
Separately, prosecutors are investigating an opposition MP who appeared to suggest that Donald Tusk should get a “bullet in the head”.
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