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Stricter Penalties for Assaults, Enhanced Protection for Services and Public Order

The new law introduces harsher penalties for assaults, especially those endangering life or health, including against public officials. It sets a minimum fine of PLN 1000 for disturbing order in hospitals, during medical actions, or public offices, and allows for public announcement of verdicts at the victim's request.
Key points
Increased prison sentences (from 3 months to 5 years) for assaults that endanger life or cause serious health harm, including those against public officials.
A minimum fine of PLN 1000 has been introduced for disturbing public order in places like hospitals, public offices, or during medical actions, which can be issued as a ticket.
The court can publicly announce a conviction for assault if the victim requests it, aiming to increase victim protection and public awareness.
In some cases of assault on an official, if the official's conduct was improper, the court may mitigate the perpetrator's sentence or even waive it.
Accelerated court proceedings for disturbing order in medical facilities and public offices, meaning quicker resolutions.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-11-07
For 264
Against 168
Abstain 3
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Status:
Enacted
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_1636
Process start date: 2025-09-05
Voting date: 2025-11-07
Meeting no: 44
Voting no: 51