Explanation of the Polish ID card law

PolishUser · 02-09-2007, 03:54 PM

The law says that:
1) ID cards are mandatory for everyone who is 18 or older.
2) You will not be given a passport nor a driving licence if you don't have an ID card.
3) Same information (i.e. confidential information) as the info you give the government when you apply for a passport.
4) If you permanently relocate somewhere else you must pay for a new ID card.

Sounds identical to the proposed British ID card law?

The law was first enforced by the German occupants, but the Communist regime didn't repeal it. Every adult Polish citizen is still obliged to get an ID card, unless he emigrates. Since Poland joined the EU a million Poles have chosen that option, and I think I will be next.

It is illegal to protest on the streets in Poland unless you are permitted by the authorities. If you are not, they will send the police to arrest you.

Communist style cavalcados are a privilege Polish politicians have long enjoyed.

Remember when last year 24 Brit citizens were arrested because of bogus charges that they were planning to destroy 10 planes? After, not before, these 24 people were arrested, Polish authorities have declared a new law forbidding passengers to carry any luggage into the passenger cabin. This law has inspired Jacques Barrot, who has enforced an identical directive on all Europeans.

Those of you who were born in Britain should thank God everyday.

Kevin Adamson · 02-09-2007, 04:48 PM

A question ; Why do the EU alllow countries with such laws into the club? I thought all new countries had to sign up to all existing agreements.

Besoeker · 06-09-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ranter

A question ; Why do the EU alllow countries with such laws into the club? I thought all new countries had to sign up to all existing agreements.

Don't think so.
EU directives are not law in any of the member states.

Westcountryman · 06-09-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

Don't think so.
EU directives are not law in any of the member states.

Your statement is slight misleading. Whilst not strictly law, they still mandate Member States to achieve a specific result.

From Wikipedia:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

A directive is a legislative act of the European Union which requires member states to achieve a particular result without dictating the means of achieving that result.

g hall · 06-09-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

Don't think so.
EU directives are not law in any of the member states.

But it's funny how NO EU members break them

02-09-2007, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
PolishUser Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 334	Explanation of the Polish ID card law The law says that: 1) ID cards are mandatory for everyone who is 18 or older. 2) You will not be given a passport nor a driving licence if you don't have an ID card. 3) Same information (i.e. confidential information) as the info you give the government when you apply for a passport. 4) If you permanently relocate somewhere else you must pay for a new ID card. Sounds identical to the proposed British ID card law? The law was first enforced by the German occupants, but the Communist regime didn't repeal it. Every adult Polish citizen is still obliged to get an ID card, unless he emigrates. Since Poland joined the EU a million Poles have chosen that option, and I think I will be next. It is illegal to protest on the streets in Poland unless you are permitted by the authorities. If you are not, they will send the police to arrest you. Communist style cavalcados are a privilege Polish politicians have long enjoyed. Remember when last year 24 Brit citizens were arrested because of bogus charges that they were planning to destroy 10 planes? After, not before, these 24 people were arrested, Polish authorities have declared a new law forbidding passengers to carry any luggage into the passenger cabin. This law has inspired Jacques Barrot, who has enforced an identical directive on all Europeans. Those of you who were born in Britain should thank God everyday. __________________ A vote for the Labour Party or the SNP is a vote for the Argentine police state. Last edited by PolishUser; 02-09-2007 at 03:56 PM.

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02-09-2007, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin Adamson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey Posts: 854 Party: UKIP	A question ; Why do the EU alllow countries with such laws into the club? I thought all new countries had to sign up to all existing agreements.