European Institute for Gender Equality
European Institute for Gender Equality

Duty to report of health professionals, social workers and teachers (but no information on specific legal act) (Poland)

Targeted professionals: Health professionals (doctors), social workers, teachers

Professional Secrecy Provisions

Right or duty to report

Duty to report

Existence of disciplinary sanctions in case of non-reporting

Yes

Source

Leye, E. and A. Sabbe, Responding to female genital mutilation in Europe. Striking the right balance between prosecution and prevention, International Centre for Reproductive Health, 2009, http://www.icrh.org/publications/responding-to-female-genital-mutilation....

Metadata

Type:
Policy / Legislation
Types of GBV:
Female Genital Mutilation
Keywords:
female genital mutilation
gender-based violence
professional secrecy provisions