Much higher fines for illegal border crossing. Even a 25-fold increase in penalties

On November 10, the Council of Ministers approved a draft amendment to the Penal Code aimed at enhancing the safety of public officials and combating illegal border crossings. The proposed changes focus on three main areas: stricter penalties for assaults on public officials, increased criminal liability for organizing illegal border crossings, and higher fines for such offenses. The amendment seeks to clarify legal ambiguities regarding assaults and impose harsher penalties for those endangering lives. Additionally, the minimum fine for illegal border crossing will rise from 20 PLN to 500 PLN, reflecting a significant increase in penalties. The draft will now proceed to the legislative process in the Sejm.