What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2488.
Protection of public debate from abusive lawsuits
New law protects people participating in public debate from lawsuits intended to intimidate or silence them. Such individuals receive special procedural tools, while those who file baseless claims may face severe financial consequences.
Key points
Faster case resolution: courts have 3 months to dismiss obviously unfounded lawsuits.
Security deposit from claimant: courts may require claimants to pay a deposit covering potential costs if the lawsuit appears to be intimidation.
High fines: baseless lawsuits carry fines up to 20 times the minimum wage, or up to 100 times in extreme cases.
Full cost reimbursement: defendants can recover all lawyer fees if they prove the lawsuit was an attempt to silence them.
Mandatory publication: courts may order claimants to publish information about their lost case at their own expense.
NGO support: non-governmental organizations can join proceedings and present their views to the court.
Cross-border protection: Polish courts can hear cases about damages from foreign lawsuits intended to silence critics.
Status:
Became Law
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