Role and tasks of law enforcement bodies in combating crimes against historical monuments Cover Image

Rola i zadania organów ochrony prawa w zwalczaniu przestępstw przeciwko zabytkom
Role and tasks of law enforcement bodies in combating crimes against historical monuments

Author(s): Monika Bartnik
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Criminal Law, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Criminology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: monument; criminal law; crime;

Summary/Abstract: Over the years the number of crimes committed against cultural heritage objects has increased. For this reason, the state organizes the appropriate structure of specialized bodies to prevent such crimes, providing them with the powers and means to ensure their effectiveness. The role of law enforcement agencies is particularly important, as the effectiveness of combating crimes depends on their professionalism. This paper indicates the powers and duties of the Police, Border Guard, and National Tax Administration in combating crimes against monuments, together with the legal regulations concerning the involvement of the voivodship monument conservator in the proceedings concerning such crimes.

  • Issue Year: 3/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 71-80
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish