Doradztwo naukowe w pracach Sejmu
Scientific Consultancy Services in the Work of the Sejm

Summary/Abstract: The article briefly reviews the concept of scientific consultancy services in the work of the Sejm. Theauthor presents their organisation, legal basis for acquisition of expert reports and, generally, the rolethey play in the parliamentary decision-making process. Persons performing scientific consultancy services are answerable not only to those who employ them as experts, but also to the scientific worldand society at large. Academic or research workers are always bound by ethical standards, disregardingthe place where the consultancy is rendered. The purpose of appointment of experts is to providesupport for the decision-maker (i.e. the legislative power) in resolving problems that are of vital interest to the nation. The Sejm has to benefit from specialist knowledge as a result of complexity of modern life processes and a wide range of matters it has to address. Therefore, the participation of expertsshould ensure rationality of Sejm’s operation and minimise the risk of making wrong decisions inmatters of public interest. The author presents proposals for improvement in the current practice of consultative services rendered to the Sejm along with amendments of legal provisions in this respect.

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