Last Change:

04/08/2025

Constitution of Poland with Amendments to 2009

Year: 1997

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The Constitution of the Republic of Poland is the supreme legal act that establishes the structure of the Polish state, defines its political, social, and economic foundations, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to its citizens. Adopted on 2 April 1997, it outlines the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.The Constitution sets forth the roles and responsibilities of key state institutions, including the President, the Sejm and Senate, and the judiciary. It provides a framework for legislative processes, the protection of civil liberties, and the functioning of local governments. .

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Constitution of the Republic of Poland - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Poland - Generic