The discussion about numerous problems of Security Studies, holistically also relates to evolvement of Safety Science, and problems stemming from various global factors, and technological advancement of scientific background. Unfortunately, very often it communicates the fragmentary vision of the new and important multi‑dimensional treatment of this relatively new academic...
Death with dignity is very often equated with euthanasia and assisted suicide, which are regulated as prohibited acts in articles 150 and 151 of the Polish Penal Code Act of 6 June 1997. However, the media discussion between supporters and opponents of legalization of euthanasia, which is heating up especially when there are cases of terminally ill people who publicly demand the...
Trafficking in human beings is one of the most serious transnational organized crime. Despite increased international efforts and resources from states and international organizations, the number of people falling victim to human trafficking worldwide continues to grow. Data on the prevalence of this crime show that the majority of its victims are women and girls – they account...
Women’s crime in Poland exists to a much lesser extent than men’s crime – and this difference is the subject of theoretical considerations and empirical research. The reasons for this state of affairs can be found mainly in a much smaller number of cases that can be examined and in a lesser social need to explain this phenomenon. Undoubtedly, however, this phenomenon is a threat...
The social worker or policemen should have broad skills in mobilizing people to action for individuals and groups. Looking at the particular desirable personality traits and skills of social workers can conclude that the emotional and somatic personality include: empathy, the ability to recognize emotions in themselves and others, the ability to control their own emotions and...
This publication presents the current legal status in the area of using one of many IT tools in the tax system, namely the Single Audit File (SAF‑T).It contains historical conditions of SAF‑T introduction and some methods of tax evasion which should be eliminated with the help of this IT tool.The SAF‑T standards, technical requirements, characteristics and, consequently, the key...
This article explains some of the important issue of electronic signature. Discussed are the dynamic changes in the use of electronic signature, the introduction of its various types, as well as its significance and consequences under European Union legislation and as a consequence of Polish legislation, and its current legal status and context. Various types of electronic...
Poland’s Ministry of National Education1 issued in August 2017 a document titled Safe School –the threats and recommended preventive measures for [protection of] physical and digital safety of students2. A program started in September 2017 as a set of safety recommendations and guidelines for school heads and school authorities. In its particular components and general outlook...
The research presented in the article is devoted to issues concerning crisis management system improvement. The emphasis and author’s focus concerns especially the training procedures providing the proper instructions for the specialists operating within it. Specifically, the practical training is named as the priority, and this includes the means of organizing exercises, and...
The press belongs to one of the most important tools of propaganda influence on society. It was often used to conduct open wars aimed at promoting specific political views or reasons. For this reason, it can be concluded that the press release has also always had a significant impact on the security of the state. The purpose of this article is to illustrate Polish‑Ukrainian...
The aim of the article is to indicate the role of the voivodeship government administration in the field of information and education of the region’s inhabitants in the area of security with the use of websites run by the sixteen voivodeship offices of Poland. The author formulates the following research questions: What contents on the topic related to security are posted on the...
Vladimir Putin’s Russia is a country with strong aspirations to rebuild its superpower position in the world. In this process, the Kaliningrad Region and its military strength play a significant role. At the same time, this region is an important element of the foreign policy and security of the Russian Federation, and due to its geographical location, it is a key element of...
The article presents strategies of national security of two of the most influential and powerful world states: the United States of America and the Russian Federation. Apart from the description of those documents and their similiarities, authors try to analyze how both of them shape international security.
Europe is sometimes called the “Old Continent” or the “Old World.” And even if it is now one of the most peaceful political and military regions of the world, it is an area of extremely intense discussions, considerations, plans and activities related to the security of the whole of Europe. The geopolitical location of Central‑Eastern Europe at the interface of the Russian...
Niniejszy opracowanie jest kontynuacją badań nad systemami ochrony przeciwpożarowej i ochrony przed katastrofami w krajach związkowych w RFN, położonych przy granicy z Rzeczpospolitą Polską1. Wymienione systemy w kraju związkowym Meklemburgia – Pomorze Przednie zostały zorganizowane na podstawie dwóch oddzielnych, wzajemnie się uzupełniających ustaw krajowych. Niniejszy artykuł...
Problem piractwa morskiego postrzegany jest bardzo często przez pryzmat historii zjawiska. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie współczesnego obrazu tego rodzaju działalności przestępczej z uwzględnieniem charakterystyki transportu morskiego, historycznych uwarunkowań jego rozwoju. Opisane zostaną również miejsca szczególnie narażone na ataki, stosowane przez przestępców metody...
Stan bezpieczeństwa w Unii Europejskiej i jej sąsiedztwie uległ znacznemu pogorszeniu, co skutkuje dziś trudnymi i bezprecedensowymi wyzwaniami, którym żaden kraj nie jest w stanie sprostać samodzielnie. UE doświadcza zagrożeń na swoim terytorium w stopniu większym niż kiedykolwiek dotąd. W sytuacjach realnego zagrożenia Europa powinna być silniejsza i szybsza w działaniu...