Poland approves bill to end legal incapacitation, introduce supported decision-making

Poland's government has approved a draft law that will reform the system of legal incapacitation, introducing supported decision-making tools. The Ministry of Justice announced the decision, emphasizing that the reform aims to fully protect the rights of all citizens.

Under the current system, individuals can be declared fully incapacitated, losing their legal capacity to make decisions. The proposed legislation seeks to move away from this model, which is seen by some as overly restrictive and infringing on personal autonomy.

The new framework will provide mechanisms for supported decision-making, allowing individuals who may have difficulties in managing their affairs to receive assistance while retaining their legal rights. This reform aligns with international trends toward greater respect for the autonomy and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their cognitive or mental health status.