Court convicted photographer for insulting state symbol and religious feelings, ordering fines and apology.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court convicted the defendant, a photographer, of insulting a state symbol and religious feelings for displaying offensive images at an art exhibition. The prosecution argued that the public exposure of these works violated the victim's freedom of religion and personal dignity. The court upheld the conviction, ruling that while the creation of the art was not punishable, its public display without consent constituted a criminal offense warranting a fine and a written apology.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 137 § 1 k.k.; Art. 196 k.k.; Art. 11 § 2 k.k.; The court established that the public exhibition of artistic works depicting offensive religious symbols or state emblems, which violate the victim's freedom of religion and personal dignity, constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the Criminal Code, even if the creation of the work itself is not penalized.