Poland - Sexual Assault (excl. rape)
This resource includes the legal definitions of different types of gender-based violence used in EU Member States, according to their legal terminology and national legislation. It was last updated in 2019 and makes a reference to the United Kingdom as a member state of the European Union.
If the perpetrator, in the manner specified in paragraph 1, makes another person submit to other sexual acts or to perform such an act, he shall be subject to the penalty of the deprivation of liberty for a term of between 6 months and 8 years.
Legal provisions on protection orders
Criminal Code, Article 39 and 41a
Legal Source
Criminal Code, Article 197