# Polish Sejm Ethics Committee disciplinary actions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-sejm-ethics-committee-disciplinary-actions
> Updated: 2026-11-01T08:24:16.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Sejm Ethics Committee penalized Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, following controversial remarks regarding the Polish police. During a July commemoration of the Smoleńsk air disaster, Kaczyński accused officers of failing to intervene against protesters and characterized the force as ‘bojówkami rządzącej partii’ (thugs of the ruling party).

In response to such conduct, the committee is considering more severe sanctions for members of parliament. Chairperson Elżbieta Burkiewicz noted that current measures, such as warnings or reprimands, are merely symbolic. One proposal involves amending Sejm Regulations to link formal reprimands to financial penalties, such as a 10 percent deduction of a deputy’s remuneration, though there is currently no unanimity on the matter.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Poland Ethics Committee considers financial penalties for MPs

Poland's Sejm Ethics Committee is discussing new sanctions for MPs, including potential financial penalties of 10 percent of their salary to address serious breaches of parliamentary standards.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-ethics-committee-considers-financial-penalties-for-mps

### 2026-10-20: Jarosław Kaczyński penalized by Sejm Ethics Committee

The Polish Sejm Ethics Committee has penalized PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński for calling police officers ‘thugs of the ruling party’ during a July commemoration in Warsaw.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jarosaw-kaczyski-penalized-by-sejm-ethics-committee

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