Poland Drops Separate Torture Crime, Expands Existing Provisions

Poland's Ministry of Justice has reversed its plan to introduce a standalone crime of torture, opting instead to broaden existing penal provisions. The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights has voiced concern, citing potential gaps in legal accountability. This shift may affect Poland's compliance with international human rights obligations and could draw EU scrutiny.

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