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Changes to the Penal Code regarding freedom of conscience and religion

The draft law amends the provisions of the Penal Code concerning freedom of conscience and religion. It introduces a new principle that expressing religious beliefs is not a crime, unless it violates the freedom of conscience of others or incites crime. The changes aim to better protect citizens against religiously motivated attacks.
Key points
Expressing religious beliefs will not be punishable, unless it violates the freedom of others or incites crime.
The requirement of 'malice' in the offense of obstructing public religious acts or funeral rites has been removed.
The scope of punishability for publicly insulting or ridiculing a church, its dogmas or rites, as well as desecrating religious objects, has been expanded.
The changes aim to strengthen the legal protection of freedom of conscience and religion.
The law will come into effect 30 days after its announcement.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-26
For 230
Against 188
Abstain 7
Previous:
Rejected
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Status:
Immediate Rejection
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_29
Process start date: 2023-11-20
Voting date: 2024-04-26
Meeting no: 10
Voting no: 19
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Source data: api.sejm.gov.pl
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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_29.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expressing religious beliefs will not be punishable, unless it violates the freedom of others or incites crime.
  • The requirement of 'malice' in the offense of obstructing public religious acts or funeral rites has been removed.
  • The scope of punishability for publicly insulting or ridiculing a church, its dogmas or rites, as well as desecrating religious objects, has been expanded.
  • The changes aim to strengthen the legal protection of freedom of conscience and religion.
  • The law will come into effect 30 days after its announcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Immediate Rejection.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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