On January 30, this year, a public hearing was held in the Column Hall of the Chancellery of the Sejm regarding the citizens’ draft of Amending the Animal Protection and certain other acts Act (the so-called Chain Act), in which dr Łukasz Wydra – Partner at Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners Law Firm and Leader of the Arbitration Practice, participated, representing the National Institute for Animal Registration.

Improving animal welfare is undoubtedly a goal that should be supported. However, every regulation requires precision and consistency to prevent interpretational chaos and unintended legal consequences.  

Unfortunately, the draft act in its current form raises significant concerns. Possibly, instead of genuinely enhancing animal protection, it may become a source of ambiguity and legal disputes and could even undermine the effectiveness of existing protective mechanisms.  

Proper legislation is crucial for effective law. At Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners Law Firm, we always support public-spirited initiatives, but we also emphasize the importance of well-considered and precise regulations that provide real protection, not just appealing declarations.  

The link to the broadcast is available at the following link.