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Problematyka obrony obligatoryjnej w postępowaniu karnym - rozważania dogmatyczno-prawne
The Issue of Obligatory Defense in Criminal Proceeding – Dogmatic and Legal Considerations

Author(s): Katarzyna Rydz-Sybilak
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Sociology of Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Polish criminal procedure; obligatory defense; reasonable doubt as to sanity; right to a fair trial;

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to present and evaluate institution of obligatory defense, provided for the defendant in the Polish criminal procedural code. The article presents arguments supporting the statements that this institution is required for the party to conduct the trial in fair and lawful manner. The aim of this considerations is the presentation of the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court in the scope of raising doubts relevant to the occurrence of grounds in the trial of obligatory defense.

  • Issue Year: 32/2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 69-87
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish