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Photos during police lineups: new evidence rules

The Sejm adopted an amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure. It concerns situations when police show a person to a witness (police lineup). If there is no video recording, photos must be attached to the protocol.
Key points
New obligation: if no video recording of the lineup exists, photos of the shown person must be attached to the protocol.
The change aims to better secure evidence in criminal cases.
The act enters into force 14 days after publication.
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2025-09-12
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks postępowania karnego.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1402
Process start date: 2025-06-25
Voting date: 2025-09-12
Voting no: 21
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Key Questions about Photos during police lineups: new evidence rules

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 1402.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New obligation: if no video recording of the lineup exists, photos of the shown person must be attached to the protocol.
  • The change aims to better secure evidence in criminal cases.
  • The act enters into force 14 days after publication.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

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