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Changes to legal counsel profession: data protection, insurance and new criminal provisions

The act introduces numerous changes to regulations governing the legal counsel profession. Citizens using legal services gain better protection of their personal data and certainty that their legal counsel has mandatory liability insurance. Severe penalties are also introduced for fraudsters impersonating legal counsels.
Key points
Personal data protection: specific retention periods for client data by legal counsel self-government bodies are set – from 10 to 15 years depending on the type of proceedings.
Mandatory liability insurance: legal counsels must have insurance against damages caused to clients; private insurance can be chosen instead of group insurance, but must be reported within 14 days.
Penalties for impersonating a legal counsel: fine from PLN 5,000 to 200,000, restriction of liberty, or both for unauthorized persons using the title or name of a legal counsel's office.
Official attire of legal counsel: obligation to wear a dark blue gown during court hearings is introduced.
Protection as for a public official: legal counsel receives the same legal protection as a public official when performing professional duties.
Suspension from practice: possible in case of incapacity determination or commencement of incapacitation proceedings.
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2026-04-17
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Additional Information
Komisyjny projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o radcach prawnych.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1963
Process start date: 2025-11-18
Voting date: 2026-04-17
Voting no: 10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Changes to legal counsel profession: data protection, insurance and new criminal provisions

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 1963.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Personal data protection: specific retention periods for client data by legal counsel self-government bodies are set – from 10 to 15 years depending on the type of proceedings.
  • Mandatory liability insurance: legal counsels must have insurance against damages caused to clients; private insurance can be chosen instead of group insurance, but must be reported within 14 days.
  • Penalties for impersonating a legal counsel: fine from PLN 5,000 to 200,000, restriction of liberty, or both for unauthorized persons using the title or name of a legal counsel's office.
  • Official attire of legal counsel: obligation to wear a dark blue gown during court hearings is introduced.
  • Protection as for a public official: legal counsel receives the same legal protection as a public official when performing professional duties.
  • Suspension from practice: possible in case of incapacity determination or commencement of incapacitation proceedings.

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-08.

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