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2010-08-12 14:39:06
Prof. Irena Lipowicz was sworn into the office of Human Rights Defender during the 71st session of Polish Parliament - 21 July 2010
2010-07-08 16:18:51
Senate of the Republic of Poland has adopted resolution approving Prof. Irena Lipowicz as Human Rights Defender - 8 July 2010
2010-07-07 14:03:20
Lower House of Parliament (Sejm) of the Republic of Poland has appointed Prof. Irena Lipowicz as Human Rights Defender. Within one month from receiving the resolution from the Speaker of Sejm - 10 June 2010 - the Senate is expected to adopt its resolution concerning the approval of that appointment - 8 July 2010
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All citizens of Poland and all civic organizations, but also foreign nationals under the authority of the Republic of Poland, irrespective of their legal situation, may request the Defender`s help to protect their rights and freedoms when infringed by the public authorities.
A request may be lodged with Human Rights Defender when actions or decisions of the public administration bodies infringe the law or human freedoms. Such a request may also be submitted when an action is abandoned or a decision is not issued, although an authority was obliged to do so.
Requests addressed to the Human Rights Defender may be submitted by mail, personally (orally or in writing) in the Defender’s Office or submitted on the electronic form available in the contact section of the Defender’s website (www.rpo.gov.pl).
The request should include:
a) name, surname and a mailing address;
b) detailed description of the case with concise and explicit arguments evidencing the infringement of the law or freedoms.
Any documents (copies or certified copies) required to prove the described situation should also be attached.
All citizens of Poland and all civic organizations, but also foreign nationals under the authority of the Republic of Poland, irrespective of their legal situation, may request the Defender`s help to protect their rights and freedoms when infringed by the public authorities.
A request may be lodged with Human Rights Defender when actions or decisions of the public administration bodies infringe the law or human freedoms. Such a request may also be submitted when an action is abandoned or a decision is not issued, although an authority was obliged to do so.
Requests addressed to the Human Rights Defender may be submitted by mail, personally (orally or in writing) in the Defender’s Office or submitted on the electronic form available in the contact section of the Defender’s website (www.rpo.gov.pl).
The request should include:
a) name, surname and a mailing address;
b) detailed description of the case with concise and explicit arguments evidencing the infringement of the law or freedoms.
Any documents (copies or certified copies) required to prove the described situation should also be attached.
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