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Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich)

Protects the rights and freedoms set out in the Constitution.

What this authority does

Investigates complaints against public authorities, may apply to the Constitutional Tribunal and join court proceedings, and serves as the national preventive mechanism and equality body.

Services for the public

  • Rights complaints
  • Constitutional applications
  • Equality complaints
  • Detention monitoring

Before you contact this authority

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