Polish Government Protection Bureau and The Marshal's Guard - Possible reforms
Komentarz ZBN nr 2 (20) / 2017
10 December 2017 r.
The Polish Parliament has been currently working on a reform of institutions responsible for protection of public figures and government buildings. The Government Protection Bureau is to be replaced by the State Security Service, an institution equipped with wider tasks and larger competences. The Marshal's Guard responsible for keeping order in the parliament is also to be enlarged and strengthened. Although the bills passed the first reading, it remains uncertain whether they will come into force. In particular, it is possible that the president will veto establishing of the State Security Service. Major controversies surrounded the debate, primarily concerning the issue of surveillance. At the same time, the debate lacked wider, systemic approach, and the Polish political elite once again proved that they are largely unprepared for substantive discussion on internal security.
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