He criticised the way in which political leaders have portrayed refugees and migrants as “human weapons” in a “hybrid war”, using this to justify not respecting their rights.
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European human rights commissioner voices concern at Poland’s response to Belarus border crisis
“National security cannot serve as a carte blanche to adopt measures that raise questions of compatibility with human rights standards.”
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Human rights commissioner criticises Poland’s exclusion zone on Belarus border
The measures will “interfere with basic constitutional freedoms” and “impede the provision of humanitarian, medical and legal assistance” to migrants.
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.
“Significant human rights issues” in Poland, says US State Department
The report notes concerns over the rule of law, free speech, the treatment of migrants and ethnic minorities, LGBT rights, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Prisoners beaten, suffocated and waterboarded in Polish prison, finds report
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the claims but the prison authorities have expressed doubts about the “objectivity” of the report.
Polish rights commissioner wants to clear man jailed for throwing stones at communist police
The man took part in widespread demonstrations against the communist regime in August 1982.
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.
UN expert praises Polish support of Ukrainian refugees but urges end to pushbacks on Belarus border
The human rights rapporteur paid tribute to Polish citizens for their solidarity and generosity.
Part of European Human Rights Convention inconsistent with Polish constitution, rules top court
The Constitutional Tribunal was ruling in response to a request by the justice minister.
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.
Polish ruling party approves opposition candidate for human rights commissioner
The decision breaks a long-running deadlock between PiS and the opposition.
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.
