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Constitution of the Republic of Poland
Constitution of the Republic of Poland
Constitution of the Republic of Poland
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Chapter II. FREEDOMS, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS AND CITIZENS
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Art.80.
In accordance with principles specified by the statute, everyone shall have the right to apply to the Human Rights Defender for assistance in the protection of his freedoms or rights infringed by organs of public authority.
Chapter IX. ORGANS OF STATE CONTROL AND FOR THE DEFENCE OF RIGHTS
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Art.208.
1. Human Rights Defender shall guard human and civic freedoms and rights specified in the Constitution and other legal acts.
2. The scope and manner of the operation of the Human Rights Defender shall be specified in the Law.
Art.209.
1. The Human Rights Defender shall be nominated by the Sejm upon the approval of the Senate for 5 years.
2. The Human Rights Defender shall not occupy other position, with the exception of that of a university professor, nor shall he carry out other professional commitments.
3. The Human Rights Defender shall not be affiliated with any political party, trade union and shall not perform any public activities which could not reconcile with the dignity of his office.
Art.210.
The Human Rights Defender shall be autonomous and independent from other state bodies and shall be responsible only before the Sejm as stipulated by the Law.
Art.211.
The Human Rights Defender shall not be subject to penal liability nor shall be deprived of liberty without the earlier consent of the Sejm. The Human Rights Defender may not be detained or arrested, with the exception when caught red-handed in the act and if his detention is indispensable to secure correct proceedings. The detention shall be immediately notified to the Speaker of the Sejm, who may order immediate release of the detainee.
Art.212.
The Human Rights Defender shall present each year information to the Sejm and Senate about his activities and the state of the observance of human and civic freedoms and rights.
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Chapter II. FREEDOMS, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS AND CITIZENS
(excerpt)
Art.80.
In accordance with principles specified by the statute, everyone shall have the right to apply to the Human Rights Defender for assistance in the protection of his freedoms or rights infringed by organs of public authority.
Chapter IX. ORGANS OF STATE CONTROL AND FOR THE DEFENCE OF RIGHTS
(excerpt)
Art.208.
1. Human Rights Defender shall guard human and civic freedoms and rights specified in the Constitution and other legal acts.
2. The scope and manner of the operation of the Human Rights Defender shall be specified in the Law.
Art.209.
1. The Human Rights Defender shall be nominated by the Sejm upon the approval of the Senate for 5 years.
2. The Human Rights Defender shall not occupy other position, with the exception of that of a university professor, nor shall he carry out other professional commitments.
3. The Human Rights Defender shall not be affiliated with any political party, trade union and shall not perform any public activities which could not reconcile with the dignity of his office.
Art.210.
The Human Rights Defender shall be autonomous and independent from other state bodies and shall be responsible only before the Sejm as stipulated by the Law.
Art.211.
The Human Rights Defender shall not be subject to penal liability nor shall be deprived of liberty without the earlier consent of the Sejm. The Human Rights Defender may not be detained or arrested, with the exception when caught red-handed in the act and if his detention is indispensable to secure correct proceedings. The detention shall be immediately notified to the Speaker of the Sejm, who may order immediate release of the detainee.
Art.212.
The Human Rights Defender shall present each year information to the Sejm and Senate about his activities and the state of the observance of human and civic freedoms and rights.