Draft position of the Sejm on the question of law (file P 16/10). Cover Image

Projekt stanowiska Sejmu w sprawie pytania prawnego (sygn. akt P 16/10).
Draft position of the Sejm on the question of law (file P 16/10).

Author(s): Paweł Daniluk
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; Petty Offences Code; fine; socially useful work; principle of equality,

Summary/Abstract: The draft position of the Sejm concerns Article 25 para. 1 and 2 of the Petty Offences Code which provides for the conversion of a fine on socially useful work or to arrest, if it is a fine exceeding the amount of 500 zł. The author proves, that this provision is consistent with the Constitution. Given the differences between crimes and offences, differences in how to perform fine seem to be justified. They may not be regarded as incompatible with the constitutional principle of equality.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 228-246
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish