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New law: criminalizing online publication of violence

This law adds a new article to the Polish Penal Code, making it a crime to publicly share online content showing violence against people or animals, degrading treatment of others, or content that appears to show such acts. The penalty is up to 3 years in prison, or 3 months to 5 years if a minor is involved. Exceptions include artistic, educational, informational, journalistic, scientific activities, or actions in the public interest.
Key points
Ban on publishing online videos and images showing violence against people or animals, degrading treatment of others, and content that could give the impression such acts are occurring.
Penalty: up to 3 years in prison; if the victim is a minor, 3 months to 5 years.
Exceptions for artistic, educational, informational, journalistic, scientific activities, or actions in the public interest.
The law takes effect 30 days after its announcement.
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks karny.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2208
Process start date: 2026-02-09
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New law: criminalizing online publication of violence

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 2208.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ban on publishing online videos and images showing violence against people or animals, degrading treatment of others, and content that could give the impression such acts are occurring.
  • Penalty: up to 3 years in prison; if the victim is a minor, 3 months to 5 years.
  • Exceptions for artistic, educational, informational, journalistic, scientific activities, or actions in the public interest.
  • The law takes effect 30 days after its announcement.

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

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

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