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The Polish Ministry of Justice has prepared a draft act amending the Penal Code and several other statutes . The bill aims to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1203 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law . It introduces new environmental crimes, broadens the scope of […]

As is well known, one of the issues considered a priority by the European Union is the protection of the environment. EU bodies are consistently taking action to achieve related objectives. Among others, in February this year the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law. […]

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (or EPPO) is active since June 1st, 2021. It has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget. Poland does not participate in the enhenced cooperation with this institution. Still, its existence has an impact on the Polish enterpreneurs.