Marcin Romanowski

Deputy justice minister calls for death penalty for 'brutal crimes'

"I support the reinstatement of the death penalty for the most brutal crimes. Any other punishment is plainly unfair. The death penalty is not only an effective deterrent, but also a just punishment," Romanowski said. Albert Zawada/PAP

Speaking to PAP, Marcin Romanowski, a deputy justice minister, referred to the Monday death of an eight-year-old boy from burn wounds inflicted by his step-father. The boy died after several weeks in hospital, where doctors put him into an induced coma in an effort to save his life.

Justice Fund irregularities may lead to charges says audit chief

The president of Poland's Supreme Audit Office (NIK) has said that irregularities in the management of a fund established to help victims of crime may lead to Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro being reported to the prosecutor.

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