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Criminal law changes: stronger rights for detainees and new theft threshold

The act introduces significant changes to criminal procedures, strengthening the right to defense, including quick access to a lawyer for detainees. It raises the threshold for theft classified as a petty offense to PLN 800 and bans the use of illegally obtained evidence in court.
Key points
Theft and property damage threshold: Acts involving values up to PLN 800 will be treated as petty offenses rather than crimes.
Quick access to a lawyer: Detained individuals gain the right to immediate contact with a duty lawyer or legal advisor.
Ban on illegal evidence: Courts are prohibited from using evidence obtained through criminal acts.
Protection of professional secrets: Stronger protection for medical, journalistic, and legal secrets; searching a lawyer's office requires the presence of a bar association representative.
Family rights regarding exhumation: Relatives can appeal an exhumation order, which halts the process until a court ruling.
Support for terrorism victims: A dedicated system of immediate psychological and informational support will be established for victims of terrorist attacks.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-03-27
For 244
Against 180
Abstain 16
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie niektórych ustaw w celu ograniczenia nadużywania tymczasowego aresztowania oraz ochrony praw osób tymczasowo aresztowanych.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 935
Process start date: 2025-01-07
Voting date: 2026-03-27
Voting no: 27
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Criminal law changes: stronger rights for detainees and new theft threshold

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 935.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Theft and property damage threshold: Acts involving values up to PLN 800 will be treated as petty offenses rather than crimes.
  • Quick access to a lawyer: Detained individuals gain the right to immediate contact with a duty lawyer or legal advisor.
  • Ban on illegal evidence: Courts are prohibited from using evidence obtained through criminal acts.
  • Protection of professional secrets: Stronger protection for medical, journalistic, and legal secrets; searching a lawyer's office requires the presence of a bar association representative.
  • Family rights regarding exhumation: Relatives can appeal an exhumation order, which halts the process until a court ruling.
  • Support for terrorism victims: A dedicated system of immediate psychological and informational support will be established for victims of terrorist attacks.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Vetoed.

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: Wniosek Prezydenta (weto)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 935

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