Yesterday a striking and potentially hazardous moment unfolded in the Sejm when a man, not recognized by the deputies present, appeared in the plenary chamber. One deputy chairing the session, Piotr Zgorzelski, asked whether the person in the seat was the individual who held the pass or a friend of someone in the hall. The question went unanswered. The Sejm Information Center was queried by the wPolityce.pl portal about the possibility of identifying the man, and an answer was provided later.
Access to buildings managed by the Chancellery of the Sejm requires valid documentation and is always subject to security checks. The legal acts governing these procedures form the basis for how entrances are controlled and monitored.
The CIS proceeded to identify and disclose the person involved. The personal details of the individual, as expected, are known to both the Chancellery of the Sejm and the Guard of the Marshal. When the man entered the premises, he underwent a security screening and presented a valid access card that allowed him to enter. He was described as a social assistant in the position of Tadeusz Tomaszewski.
These findings came from the Sejm Information Centre.
Implications for the Marshal’s Guard and Sejm Staff
The CIS noted that the man’s presence in the plenary chamber violated Sejm rules. Officers who allowed entry to the individual will face official consequences, even though the request originated from a deputy to admit the assistant to the plenary sitting. The decision to permit access was tied to the deputy’s initiative, but the breach of protocol remains a matter for accountability.
Entering the lobby areas around the Sejm Hall and, subsequently, the plenary chamber itself was a breach of Sejm ordering rules. It was emphasized that no threat to MPs was detected. Even though the incident stemmed from a deputy’s suggestion and request to admit the assistant, who did not have the authorized rights to enter those zones, the responsible officers will bear the official consequences arising from the action.
The CIS answered the questions posed by observers, clarifying that other officers of the Marshal’s Guard were expected to vigilantly monitor the rights of individuals entering the Sejm lobby, including those accompanied by deputies.
In the wake of the incident, the CIS will issue formal communications to deputies and parliamentary clubs and circles, underscoring the absolute necessity of adhering to the existing entry and stay regulations in the Sejm area under the Chancellery’s administration, particularly in relation to employees and those accompanying members of parliament.
Inquiries about the event underscore the posture of security and procedural adherence within the legislative complex. The incident has prompted a review of access control and the responsibilities of staff and deputies in managing entry to restricted zones, with an emphasis on maintaining orderly proceedings during sessions.
Officials have indicated that the security framework remains in effect and will continue to guide future actions, with an emphasis on clear identification and verification processes for all individuals seeking entry to sensitive areas within the Sejm complex. [CIS]