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Report "Disciplinary proceedings against judges of common courts in Poland"
Report
Report "Disciplinary proceedings against judges of common courts in Poland"
The changes to the judiciary introduced by the ruling majority have also extended to the system of disciplinary responsibility of common court judges. Since 2018, there have been examples of disciplinary proceedings initiated, for example, in relation to the content of judges' rulings or their...
Know your rights
Project
Know your rights
All people in Poland, whether citizen or non-citizen, have certain rights under the Polish Constitution and other laws.
Report "Disciplinary proceedings against judges of common courts in Poland"
Report
Report "Disciplinary proceedings against judges of common courts in Poland"
The changes to the judiciary introduced by the ruling majority have also extended to the system of disciplinary responsibility of common court judges. Since 2018, there have been examples of disciplinary proceedings initiated, for example, in relation to the content of judges' rulings or their...
The use of art. 180 paragraph 5 of the Constitution to flatten the judiciary system: a cautionary forecast
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The use of art. 180 paragraph 5 of the Constitution to flatten the judiciary system: a cautionary forecast
The use of art. 180 paragraph 5 of the Constitution to flatten the judiciary system. The summary of the Helsinki Debate
New Technologies — New Justice – a joint project of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and Clifford Chance
New Technologies — New Justice – a joint project of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and Clifford Chance
In today’s world, new technologies are present in virtually all spheres of life – and they are also becoming increasingly important for the modern justice system. The project seeks to examine the actual presence of new technologies in the justice system of Poland and around the world,...
A tool of the government. The functioning of the Polish Constitutional Court in 2016-2021
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A tool of the government. The functioning of the Polish Constitutional Court in 2016-2021
A tool of the government. The functioning of the Polish Constitutional Court in 2016-2021
Right to defence v. evidence procedures
Report
Right to defence v. evidence procedures
Right to defence v. evidence procedures. Admissibility of evidence in the light of EU law and national legal standards
A difficult road to justice. The role of Ukrainian civil society in documenting the conflict in Eastern Ukraine
Report
A difficult road to justice. The role of Ukrainian civil society in documenting the conflict in Eastern Ukraine
The role of Ukrainian civil society in documenting the conflict in Eastern Ukraine
In search of reasonable time... of court proceeding
Report
In search of reasonable time... of court proceeding
Highlights of a report on the excessive length of proceedings in Poland.
Business, judicial independence and the rule of law
Report
Business, judicial independence and the rule of law
Threats to business and foreign investment in Poland. Judicial independence and the rule of law in danger
The right to social security assistance of civilians who became disabled as a result of the hostilities in Donbass
Report
The right to social security assistance of civilians who became disabled as a result of the hostilities in Donbass
The right to social security assistance of civilians who became disabled as a result of the hostilities in Donbass
Equal Treatment in a Courtroom — access to justice of LGBTI persons
Project
Equal Treatment in a Courtroom — access to justice of LGBTI persons
The project aims to educate legal professionals on the equal treatment of LGBTI persons and to raise awareness of their needs that may arise in contact with the justice system.
Polish laws on amicus curiae submissions
Handbook
Polish laws on amicus curiae submissions
A handbook for foreign organisations wishing to become involved in proceedings before Polish courts
Amicus curiae. Przewodnik dla prawników
Handbook
Amicus curiae. Przewodnik dla prawników
Assistance for lawyers working in Russian-speaking countries
The time of trial. How do changes in the justice system affect Polish judges?
Report
The time of trial. How do changes in the justice system affect Polish judges?
The time of trial. How do changes in the justice system affect Polish judges?
Disciplinary proceedings against judges and prosecutors
Report
Disciplinary proceedings against judges and prosecutors
Disciplinary proceedings against judges and prosecutors in Poland
Wyrok w Strasburgu to nie koniec!
Report
Wyrok w Strasburgu to nie koniec!
Wyrok w Strasburgu – i co dalej? Wykonywanie orzeczeń przez władze krajowe: problemy i wyzwania. Drugie wydanie raportu
The trials of pre-trial detention
Report
The trials of pre-trial detention
A review of the existing practice of application of pre-trial detention in Poland
Access to asylum procedure at Poland’s external borders. Current situation and challenges for the future
Report
Access to asylum procedure at Poland’s external borders. Current situation and challenges for the future
Access to asylum procedure at Poland’s external borders. Current situation and challenges for the future
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for judges
Handbook
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for judges
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for judges
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for parties’ representatives
Handbook
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for parties’ representatives
Preliminary references in the area of human rights. A practical handbook for parties’ representatives
Republic of Fear. Human rights in modern-day Chechnya
Report
Republic of Fear. Human rights in modern-day Chechnya
Republic of Fear. Human rights abuses in modern-day Chechnya
Children detention study
Report
Children detention study
Research on the applicability of the best interests of the child principle as the primary consideration in detention decisions as well as the alternatives to detention
Inside police custody. Procedural rights at police stations
Report
Inside police custody. Procedural rights at police stations
Inside Police Custody. Procedural rights at police stations 
It starts with the personnel. Replacement of common court presidents and vice presidents
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It starts with the personnel. Replacement of common court presidents and vice presidents
It starts with the personnel. Replacement of common court presidents and vice presidents from August 2017 to February 2018
Human Rights in Strategic Litigation – 2018 report
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Human Rights in Strategic Litigation – 2018 report
Human Rights in Strategic Litigation – 2018 report
A judgment in Strasbourg is not the end!
Report
A judgment in Strasbourg is not the end!
A judgment in Strasbourg is not the end. Report on the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights
To Luxembourg instead of Strasbourg?
Report
To Luxembourg instead of Strasbourg?
To Luxembourg instead of Strasbourg? A report on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the protection of human rights
Rights of persons deprived of liberty
Report
Rights of persons deprived of liberty
Rights of persons deprived of liberty. Fundamental legal and practical issues
The practice of the European arrest warrant in Poland as an issuing country
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The practice of the European arrest warrant in Poland as an issuing country
The practice of the European arrest warrant in Poland as an issuing country
Landmark human rights cases 2017
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Landmark human rights cases 2017
A summary of the activities of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights undertaken as part of strategic litigation
Alternative Report on Tajikistan’s implementation of its obligations under Articles 1, 2, 12 and 13 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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Alternative Report on Tajikistan’s implementation of its obligations under Articles 1, 2, 12 and 13 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Protection from torture in Tajikistan – have the country's authorities fulfilled their obligations?
Cyberviolence against women
Report
Cyberviolence against women
Cyberviolence against women - what women face on the internet
My lawyer, my rights. Access of children to the assistance of a defence lawyer
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My lawyer, my rights. Access of children to the assistance of a defence lawyer
Social rehabilitation, human rights, criminal proceedings and children’s rights
Victims, suspects, accused. Rights of foreigners in criminal proceedings
Report
Victims, suspects, accused. Rights of foreigners in criminal proceedings
Victims, suspects, accused Rights of foreigners in criminal proceedings – a guide
Pushed back at the door. Denial of access to asylum in Eastern EU Member States
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Pushed back at the door. Denial of access to asylum in Eastern EU Member States
Pushed back at the door. Denial of access to asylum in Eastern EU Member States
Racism & discrimination in employment in Europe 2013-2017
Report
Racism & discrimination in employment in Europe 2013-2017
 European labour markets towards foreigners - racism and discrimination still going strong
Situation of human rights defenders in the government-controlled territories of Ukraine
Report
Situation of human rights defenders in the government-controlled territories of Ukraine
Situation of human rights defenders in the government-controlled territories of Ukraine