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HFHR intervenes in case of Austrian’s death in police custody
Law enforcement services
“My lawyer, my rights”, report on children's access to lawyers
What are limits of Justice Minister’s freedom to express his opinions on judges?
Rule of law and fair trial
Rights of detained persons. Basic legal and practical problems – HFHR’s perspective
Freedom from torture, Equal treatment
Presidential pardon to be scrutinised by Supreme Court. HFHR’s opinion
Rule of law and fair trial
Police brutality
Law enforcement services
Regional Court in Katowice: age cannot determine amount of compensation
Rule of law and fair trial
Compensation for elderly person decreased because of age – appellate hearing
Rule of law and fair trial
Rules of juvenile justice proceedings still not aligned with Strasbourg standards
At the border. Attorneys from Warsaw Bar, HFHR and ALI help asylum seekers in Terespol
The rights of migrants
Success in legal incapacitation case – prosecution withdraws motion
Equal treatment
Cause of disability: matter for Constitutional Tribunal or Supreme Court?
Rule of law and fair trial, Freedom of speech
HFHR protests against online publication of Sejm protesters’ images on Police website
Freedom of assembly
Case of intellectually disabled person not taken seriously enough, admits Government
Rule of law and fair trial
Court decided case of dismissed pregnant religion teacher
HFHR on bill against Communist secret police
Rule of law and fair trial
HFHR on ultra rare disease reimbursement procedures
“Road to nowhere” – report from Brest-Terespol border crossing
The rights of migrants
Foundation critical on draft of anti-abortion law
Rule of law and fair trial, Freedom from torture
SAC: automated denial of permission for a partner of a Polish citizen to purchase a real property is discriminatory
Equal treatment, The rights of migrants
New facilities available for persons with disabilities during entry exams for legal professions training
Equal treatment
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes declared unconstitutional
Equal treatment, Rule of law and fair trial
Placement of incapacitated persons at nursing homes – HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Prohibition to marry for persons with intellectual or mental disabilities: HFHR sends opinion to Constitutional Tribunal
Equal treatment
Administrative Court: Children of same-sex married couple not to acquire Polish citizenship
Equal treatment, The rights of migrants
The Venice Commission Criticizes New Polish Constitutional Tribunal Act
Rule of law and fair trial
Blind person with guide dog was discriminated against when refused to board a bus, court rules
Equal treatment
HFHR’s amicus curiae brief in case before Constitutional Tribunal
Rule of law and fair trial
Victims with disabilities discriminated against in criminal procedure
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Landmark decision on legal incapacitation: reasons issued
Rule of law and fair trial, Equal treatment
Legal incapacitation order amended, international human rights standards must be observed, judges say
Equal treatment
ECtHR: failure to enact laws on same-sex partnerships violates the Convention
Equal treatment, Rule of law and fair trial
Report: stateless children in legal grey zone
The rights of migrants
HFHR opinion on pre-trial detention of Maciej D., Legia supporter
Rule of law and fair trial
Same-sex parents birth registration refusal case brought before ECtHR
Equal treatment
Supreme Court dismissed complaint in Sikh’s case
The rights of migrants