The Seal of Confession in Polish Criminal Law – Substantive and Procedural Aspects. De lege ferenda Postulates
The Seal of Confession in Polish Criminal Law – Substantive and Procedural Aspects. De lege ferenda Postulates
Author(s): Wioletta Dudziec-RzeszowskaSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: minister; criminal liability; absolute inadmissibility of an evidence; criminal law
Summary/Abstract: This study explores the position of a minister in the context of substantive and procedural aspects of the sacramental seal in the Polish criminal law. The first issue refers to the criminal liability of the minister for disclosing of information covered by the sacramental seal of confession and the obligation of a crime notification. The second one regards an absolute inadmissibility of an evidence. In conclusion, it can be found the reference to individual aspects of the sacramental seal in the Polish criminal law and postulates de lege ferenda.
Journal: Kościół i Prawo
- Issue Year: 9/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 133-141
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English