Rola i pozycja ustrojowa Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich jako organu stojącego na straży wolności i praw człowieka i obywatela
Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland as a guardian of human rights and freedoms

Author(s): Magdalena Sobas
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Summary/Abstract: The article describes the role and position of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland. It starts with information on the history of this institution in Europe underling its initiation by Swedish Ombudsman. Subsequently, the genesis of the appointment of the first Ombudsman in Poland is presented. Further, it analyses his competences, legal instruments and activities. The author concludes with stressing the role of the Commissioner for Human Rights as guardian of human and citizens’ rights and freedom.

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