Today, there have been disturbing events involving preparations for the yearly March of Independence. According to the information obtained by our editors, state services, including police, have carried out activities in the houses of the organizers of the event. Police were to appear in the residences of individual activists, which raises concerns about their rights and civilian liberties. These actions can be seen as a form of emphasis on organizers and aim to hinder preparations for the march, which is held annually on 11 November.
Break into the Society's headquarters
It is besides worrying that another services have been forced into the office of the independency March Association. specified actions that usage force against social organisations may rise serious concerns in the context of compliance. It is worth noting that akin situations in the past have already been subject to many controversy and criticism from human rights organisations.
According to unofficial information, prosecutor Adam Bodnar, acting on behalf of the State, decided to disable the servers of the independency March association. This is the next step to prevent the organisation of this year's march. This decision may rise questions about the legality and proportionality of specified actions. It is worth noting in this context that any action limiting the freedom of assembly and expression should be taken only in exceptional cases, in accordance with the rule of proportionality and taking account of the case law of national and global courts.
Media reactions
Information on the interventions of the services has besides appeared in another right-wing and right-wing media, which shows large interest in the case and the controversy that this kind of action of the state authorities raises. It is worth noting that akin situations in the past frequently ended with public debate on the limits of state intervention in the activities of social organisations and civilian rights.
Summary
The activities of the services towards the organizers of the independency March, including in peculiar the exclusion of servers and the forced entry into the office of the association, rise many questions and doubts about the legality and respect of democratic principles. We will monitor developments on an ongoing basis, informing about further steps taken by law enforcement authorities and the reactions of march organizers.
We anticipate this substance to be resolved in accordance with the law, and all the activities of the services will be transparent and compatible with the regulation of law.
Daniel Głogowski
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Unofficial! Bodnar ordered the servers of the independency March Association to be disabled
