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Kontrola zewnątrzadministracyjna nad czynnościami operacyjno-rozpoznawczymi polskich służb specjalnych
The External Control Over the Operational Investigation of Polish Special Services

Author(s): Mateusz Kolaszyński
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Public Administration, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM

Summary/Abstract: The paper reviews the operational investigation of the secret services in terms of control and oversight. Control and oversight of the operational investigation are a part of a general principle of control over public administration. Different methods of operational investigation are covered by a different scope of control. Some of them are controlled by the courts and prosecutors. They are all linked by the interference with the rights and freedoms of individuals, which is the main prerequisite for ensuring effective control and oversight in this matter. The external control is provided by the legislative authority, mainly The Special Services Committee of the Sejm. The judiciary, especially civil and military courts are more important in this regard. The prosecutor also has a role as a controlling tool and a protector of the rights.

  • Issue Year: VIII/2012
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 63-78
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish