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Konsultacje publiczne – uregulowania prawne a praktyka
Public consultation in Poland: its legal basis and practice

Author(s): Grzegorz Makowski
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; public consultation; law-making; consultation process in Poland;

Summary/Abstract: The article looks at public consultation, i.e. a regulatory process by which the public can express their opinion on matters affecting them in order to improve the efficiency and transparency of policies and law-making. In the first section, the author provides legal basis for consultation process in Poland. Next, he discusses how it works in practice with particular attention given to identifying the obstacles to its efficient operation. In conclusion, some recommendations and proposals for change are given.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 1-4
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Polish