Catholic Parishes in the Face of Standards for the Protection of Minors
Catholic Parishes in the Face of Standards for the Protection of Minors
Author(s): Justyna Ciechanowska, Katarzyna SzwedSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Christian Theology and Religion, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Public Law, Theology and Religion, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: lex Kamilek; violence against children; offences against sexual freedom and morality; protection of minors; clean criminal record vetting
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze existing domestic regulations aimed at protecting minors from violence and strengthening respect for their rights. The authors focus on the obligations of Catholic Church parishes under the amended Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting sexual offenses and on the protection of minors (i.e., Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560). The article highlights what should be included in the standards for the protection of minors and discusses who should undergo clean criminal record vetting, as well as the extent of such vetting for personnel who have contact with children.
Journal: Kościół i Prawo
- Issue Year: 13/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 109-120
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
