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National Human Rights Bodies

Poland
  • English
    1. The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall safeguard the freedoms and rights of persons and citizens specified in the Constitution and other normative acts.
    2. The scope and mode of work of the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall be specified by statute. (Art. 208)
  • Polish
    1. Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich stoi na straży wolności i praw człowieka i obywatela określonych w Konstytucji oraz w innych aktach normatywnych.
    2. Zakres i sposób działania Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich określa ustawa. (Art. 208)

National Human Rights Bodies

Poland
  • English
    In accordance with principles specified by statute, everyone shall have the right to apply to the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights for assistance in protection of his freedoms or rights infringed by organs of public authority. (Art. 80)
  • Polish
    Każdy ma prawo wystąpienia, na zasadach określonych w ustawie, do Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich z wnioskiem o pomoc w ochronie swoich wolności lub praw naruszonych przez organy władzy publicznej. (Art. 80)

National Human Rights Bodies

Poland
  • English
    1. The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall be appointed by the Sejm, with the consent of the Senate, for a period of 5 years.
    … (Art. 209)
  • Polish
    1. Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich jest powoływany przez Sejm za zgodą Senatu, na 5 lat.
    … (Art. 209)