Status
UNCAT ratification date
26 July 1989
OPCAT ratification date
14 September 2005
NPM designated
NPM Type
Ombuds Institution
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 Commissioner 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 visits and thematic reports, may be available on the NPM’s website.