Condemnation of proposed impunity for politicians and officials in Poland
Statement on the proposed ‘bill on specific solutions related to preventing, counteracting and combating COVID-19, other infectious diseases and resultant crisis situations.’Transparency International strongly opposes proposed legislation in Poland (bill no. 539 ) that would exempt authorities from liability for unlawful activities connected to the COVID-19 pandemic or outbreaks of other infectious diseases. The proposed provisions are not only unconstitutional, they radically increase the risk of corruption