The Constitution of the Republic of Poland guarantees each person the freedom
to organise and to participate in peaceful assemblies. This liberty may be restricted
by a dedicated act. The principles of conduct in the case of gatherings are regulated by
the Act on Assemblies of 5 July 1990. In view of the above, the assumption that public
gatherings are a special case of public congregation was adopted as the basis for the
considerations presented in this article. The paper outlines a number of determinants
affecting the safety of participants of public meetings, which will be both positive and
pejorative in nature. The research conducted indicates that the participants of these
assemblies will be subject to the influence of the assembly and aforementioned assembly
will be influenced by them. All the more so since a public meeting is a gathering
of people with a high power of interaction. The analyses and assessments carried out
point to the significant role of state institutions in ensuring the security of public assemblies,
which, in addition to their organisers, carry a huge burden of responsibility
on their shoulders.
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