The Seal of Confession in Polish Criminal Law – Substantive and Procedural Aspects. De lege ferenda Postulates

Abstract

This study explores the position of a minister in the context of substantive and procedural aspects of the sacramental seal in the Polish criminal law. The first issue refers to the criminal liability of the minister for disclosing of information covered by the sacramental seal of confession and the obligation of a crime notification. The second one regards an absolute inadmissibility of an evidence. In conclusion, it can be found the reference to individual aspects of the sacramental seal in the Polish criminal law and postulates de lege ferenda.