“Violations of the law do not seem to grow at a steady, arithmetic pace but rather at a geometric one”, said Prof. Jan Majchrowski on Polish television. The lawyer contributing to the effort is among the creators of an active archive titled Against lawlessness — Archive named after Mec. Szymowicki.
Violations of the law appear to rise not gradually but exponentially. Each day brings a new development. The speaker described experiences from acting as a prosecutor and entering the prosecutor’s office. He portrayed a chain reaction of actions, each one potentially subject to claims of inefficacy. Why this cascade? Because many actions are frequently illegal.
In discussing ambassadors, the government press has noted changes in personnel. Yet this is not straightforward when it comes to formal procedures. Ambassadors are appointed and dismissed by the president, the speaker pointed out, underscoring the formal framework that governs international appointments.
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The creation of the Archives
Asked about the motivation behind launching a new initiative, the speaker emphasized a simple principle: every citizen has equal rights, and those rights deserve protection. When the agencies charged with this duty become passive or indifferent, society bears the consequences just as surely as when a system’s immune defenses falter. In that sense, a broad social effort is necessary to safeguard rights and uphold accountability.
There is a belief that public oversight can, and should, operate as a continuous, proactive safeguard against overreach and abuse. The archive aims to document instances of lawlessness and to provide a resource for citizens to understand how legal norms are expected to function in practice. The goal is not only to record events but to motivate action that strengthens the rule of law and public trust.
Through collective memory and civic participation, the initiative seeks to create a living archive that helps prevent repeat patterns of unlawful conduct and supports transparent governance. It invites the public to reflect on the balance between authority and accountability, and to demand remedies when constitutional and legal guarantees appear endangered.
The effort rests on the conviction that an informed citizenry acts as a crucial counterweight to excess. By preserving documentation and fostering open discussion, the archive aspires to empower communities to recognize, report, and respond to violations in a lawful and constructive manner.
The project embodies a communal response to threats against the rule of law, inviting ongoing engagement from professionals, scholars, and everyday citizens who value fairness and due process.
mly/TV in Poland