Commissioner for Human Rights

[16/04/09] The Polish authorities have recently provided the Commissioner with an interim report on the progress made in implementing the Commissioner's 19 recommendations for improvement of the human rights situation in the country.

Following Commissioner Hammarberg's visit to Poland in December 2006 and the publication of the visit Memorandum in June 2007, the Polish authorities adopted a Plan of Action and set up an inter-governmental Working Group specifically to deal with implementation. The interim report provides a comprehensive analysis of the steps taken so far by concerned Ministries to improve public institutions and the system of justice.

"I am impressed with the conscientious way in which the Polish authorities are going about the task of implementing my Memorandum recommendations. This interim report provides the basis for further dialogue on the key issues raised, such as the fight against discrimination and the system of justice. There do remain a number of areas where more work is needed, and I intend to provide the authorities in due course with a written response", says Commissioner Hammarberg.

Read the report