Poland has left same-sex couples “in a legal vacuum”, found the European Court of Human Rights.
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Polish surveillance law violates human rights, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Poland to change the relevant legislation.
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Poland’s near-total ban on abortion violated pregnant woman’s rights, finds European court
She had to travel abroad to terminate her foetus, which had been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Poland’s lack of recognition for same-sex unions violates human rights, rules European court
The judges rejected the Polish government’s arguments, which included that traditional marriage is part of Poland’s heritage.
Poland violated female judges rights by making them retire earlier than men, rules European court
The measures in question were made as part of the PiS government’s contested overhaul of the judiciary.
Poland violated rights of judge critical of government reforms, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Poland to pay judge Igor Tuleya €30,000 in compensation.
European rights court rejects first case by Polish women claiming to be victims of abortion law
Around 1,000 cases relating to Poland’s near-total abortion ban have been submitted to the European Court of Human Rights.
Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
Polish pop star’s blasphemy conviction breached her human rights, finds European court
Dorota Rabczewska – who goes under the stage name Doda – was convicted in Poland for the crime of offending religious feelings.
Polish judicial policies violated right to fair trial, finds ECHR, paving way for compensation claims
A deputy justice minister dismissed the ruling as “meaningless” and further evidence that European courts “treat Poland like a colony”.
European court calls on Poland to provide relief to Afghans camped on Belarus border
The group is reportedly seeking asylum in Poland.
Polish disciplinary chamber for judges is not lawful, rules European rights court
It violates the right to a fair trial, says the ECHR.
Poland violated judges’ human rights by firing them without explanation, rules ECHR
The judges were among almost 150 removed by the justice minister in 2017.
Strasbourg court rules Poland violated rights of asylum seekers turned away at border
Poland must pay compensation to Chechens it turned away at the border with Belarus.
