THE POLICE LAW AND THE POLICE DIRECTOR POLICY DURING THE PEACEFUL PERIOD FROM 9 VII TO 5 X 1807 Cover Image

PRAWO POLICYJNE ORAZ POLITYKA DYREKTORA POLICJI W OKRESIE POKOJU OD 9 VII DO 5 X 1807
THE POLICE LAW AND THE POLICE DIRECTOR POLICY DURING THE PEACEFUL PERIOD FROM 9 VII TO 5 X 1807

Author(s): Marcin Mielnik
Subject(s): History of Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law
Published by: Międzynarodowy Instytut Innowacji "Nauka - Edukacja - Rozwój"
Keywords: Governing Commission; police; army; law; public order

Summary/Abstract: This work analyzes policy pursued by Aleksander Potockibased on the law at the end of the functioning of the Governing Commission. The legal acts on Principles published at the beginning for the equipment of the Governing Committee and other authorities of its subordinates, as well as the Rules for organization for the Police Director, shaped this ministry. Based on the analysis of archival sources, a description of the policy of the police authorities was presented in the previously unexplored period, i.e. from the conclusion of the peace treaties in Tilsit until the takeover of power by Fryderyk August. The important part of the activities of the central government was the public order, for which A. Potocki was responsible to a large extent. In addition to this issue, work on improving living conditions has been presented. The scope of these activities includes health matters and supervision of measures and weights. In addition, the progress of work on establishing the authorities in all cities in the country has been pre-sented. So far, the tasks indicated have been a continuation. The article also analyzes the issue of supervision of public tenders regarding the salary of military barracks.

  • Issue Year: 4/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 566-578
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish