Are statutory attempts at regulation always able to achieve the intended goals? The Managing Partner of Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners Law Firm– dr hab. Krzysztof Koźmiński, prof. UW answers this question in the article published in Rzeczpospolita: “Statutory regulation of the state register of dogs and cats, that is some remarks on hopeless missions.”[1]

In this article, our expert analyzes the current draft of the National Register of Marked Dogs and Cats Act (Polish abbreviation: KROPiK ), which assumes the creation of a central register of pets. On the one hand, this ambitious goal is intended to support the fight against animal homelessness and improve the welfare of quadrupeds. On the other hand, the proposal raises numerous legal and practical concerns.

What issues were raised in the publication?

• Constitutional dilemmas and questions about proportionality of regulations.
• Potential conflicts with the principle of subsidiarity regarding the activities of non-governmental organizations and local governments.
• The general point is to introduce national regulations in the face of a parallel legislative process at the European Union level.
• The costs and effectiveness of the planned regulations, which possibly may “pay off” only in many years – if at all.

Making laws requires compromises, but will we find a solution that meets society’s expectations and needs in the case of KROPiK?

We invite you to read the full article.

[1] Polish title: „Ustawowa regulacja państwowego rejestru psów i kotów, czyli o beznadziejnych misjach”.