RIGHTS VS OBLIGATIONS OF PEOPLE DETAINED IN CUSTODY IN POLAND

Abstract

The catalogue of rights and obligations of people detained in custody takes into account the constitutional prohibition against violating human dignity. The Executive Penal Code provides for the right of a person detained in custody to notify his/her place of residence, the right of defence, the right to use food, medical and hygienic resources received from outside of the pre-trial detention centre and the right to employment. On the other hand, the basic duties of detainees include the observance of the detention centre’s rules and regulations as well as cleaning duties within the detention centre. However, the exercise of these powers and the enforcement of obligations are difficult, thus limiting civil liberties.