Legal opinion on a bill amending the Police Act and other acts (Sejm Paper No 3765) (BAS-1778-1715) Cover Image

Opinia prawna na temat projektu ustawy o zmianie ustawy o Policji oraz niektórych innych ustaw
Legal opinion on a bill amending the Police Act and other acts (Sejm Paper No 3765) (BAS-1778-1715)

Author(s): Antoni Bojańczyk
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Police ; wiretapping ; operational and reconnaissance activities ; professional secrecy ; special forces

Summary/Abstract: The author of the opinion welcomes the initiative to change regulations criticized by the Constitutional Court, but also expresses reservations about the submitted bill. From legal analysis of the bill it follows that the system of operational control proposed therein, appears to be illusory and capable for abuse by the offcers, which in turn may lead to gross violations of privacy of the individual. Atten‑ tion is drawn to the issue of the protection of professional secrets. The task of overseeing the operational activities should be assigned to central judicial authorities on the basis of regulations enabling them effective control over the activities of services, both in cases involving citizens as well as deputies, senators and President of the Republic.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 143-158
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish