Poland - OPCAT Situation
OPCAT Status
OPCAT ratification date
UNCAT ratification Date
NPM Type
Ombuds Institution
NPM Designated
NPM Legal Framework
Act on the Commissioner for Human Rights and Constitution of the Republic of Poland (relevant excerpt)
Amendments to the Act on the Commssioner for Human Rights related to the NPM mandate
NPM Structure
In October 2010, a separate NPM department was created on the basis of the new statute of the Commissioner for Human Rights.
The NPM functions were previously carried out by three specialised departments of the Commissioner’s Office and one representative per regional office (there are three regional offices).
Annual reports
Annual reports are available on the NPM's website.
Other Reports
Other reports, such as visit and thematic reports, may be available on the NPM’s website.