In this legal analysis ARTICLE 19 Europe expresses concern to the Polish Supreme Court in a criminal case against three activists accused of ‘offending religious feelings’ in response to an activist action. The activists displayed posters showing Holy Mary adorned with a rainbow halo to protest increasing smear campaigns against and discrimination of LGBTIQ people. Article19 believes that the charge clearly violates activists’ right to freedom of expression. Ultimately, the provision criminalising blasphemy should be repealed from the Polish Criminal Code.
