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Witness right to attorney and recording of interrogations

The bill strengthens rights of individuals questioned in criminal proceedings. Witnesses and non-party persons gain the right to have an attorney present during any procedural act. Interrogations will be recorded with audio and video upon request. Prosecutors who deny these rights will be automatically removed from the case.
Key points
Witnesses and non-party persons gain the right to an attorney at every stage of interrogation.
Witness and expert interrogations will be recorded with audio and video upon participant request or when risk of unavailability exists.
Prosecutors who prevent attorney presence or recording will be automatically excluded from the case.
Trial participants may record proceedings with their own devices but cannot publish the recordings.
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks postępowania karnego oraz ustawy - Prawo o prokuraturze.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1205
Process start date: 2025-04-24
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Witness right to attorney and recording of interrogations

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1205.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Witnesses and non-party persons gain the right to an attorney at every stage of interrogation.
  • Witness and expert interrogations will be recorded with audio and video upon participant request or when risk of unavailability exists.
  • Prosecutors who prevent attorney presence or recording will be automatically excluded from the case.
  • Trial participants may record proceedings with their own devices but cannot publish the recordings.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Praca w komisjach po I czytaniu

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-06.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1205

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