What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1600.
Criminal Procedure Reforms: Stronger Rights for Detainees, Minors, and Terror Victims
The act introduces significant changes to criminal law, strengthening the rights of detainees and suspects, including minors, to defense and free legal aid. It limits the use of temporary arrest, bans the use of illegally obtained evidence, and establishes a new support system for victims of terrorism.
Key points
Faster access to a lawyer: Detainees have the right to immediate contact with a lawyer, supported by a new system of on-duty attorneys paid temporarily by the state.
Protection for minors: Interrogations of suspects under 18 must be conducted in the presence of a lawyer and recorded on video and audio.
Ban on illegal evidence: Courts are strictly prohibited from using evidence obtained through criminal acts (e.g., illegal wiretaps).
Temporary arrest limits: Temporary arrest cannot be used for minor offenses (penalties under 2 years), and suspects gain immediate access to case files when arrest is requested.
Support for terror victims: A dedicated system of immediate psychological, emotional, and informational support is established for victims of terrorist acts and their families.
Lower penalties for false testimony: The punishment for lying in court has been reduced to a range of 3 months to 5 years in prison.
Theft threshold: The boundary between a petty offense and a criminal offense for theft is set at 800 PLN.
55%
VOTING RESULTS
2026-03-27
For
244
Against
180
Abstain
16
Status:
Vetoed
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