Współdziałanie państwa i Kościoła katolickiego w zakresie realizacji Krajowego Planu Przeciwdziałania Przestępstwom Przeciwko Wolności Seksualnej i Obyczajności na Szkodę Małoletnich na lata 2023–2026
Cooperation between the State and the Catholic Church in Implementing the National Plan for Counteracting Crimes Against Sexual Freedom and Decency to the Detriment of Minors for 2023–2026

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The scientific objective is to analyze the significance of the Catholic Church's role in implementing the National Plan for Counteracting Crimes Against Sexual Freedom and Decency to the Detriment of Minors for 2023–2026. The process aims to determine whether the Catholic Church has the standing to cooperate in carrying out the tasks specified in the National Plan. RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem is the lack of designation of the Catholic Church as an entity entitled to cooperate in the area outlined by the National Plan. Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether, despite this omission, it is entitled to be active. The research methods used are the dogmatic-legal method, case studies, and document analysis. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: In order to answer the research problem posed, it was necessary to establish the source of the Catholic Church's duty to cooperate with the state for the good of minors. Reference was made to the basic tasks of the state and the mission of the Church. Subsequently, the obligations arising from the National Plan were verified. The place and role of the Catholic Church in this area were addressed. Independent forms of the Catholic Church's activity in the preventive area were indicated. The conclusion presents the findings made in the context of the Catholic Church's duty to implement the National Plan. RESEARCH RESULTS: Despite the lack of designation of the Catholic Church as an entity cooperating with public authorities in implementing the tasks arising from the National Plan, it is entitled to act for the good of children in this area as well. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS: Future regulations should include a direct articulation of the possibility of cooperation between public authorities and churches and other religious associations, not only with non-governmental organizations. The absence of their designation in the content of the National Plan may raise interpretive doubts and unjustifiably limit their activity in this area.

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