The responsibility for handling proceeds of corruption in Polish criminal law

Introduces the new Polish Penal Code; passed in 1997, it is one of many statutes which are adapting Polish criminal law to the free economy, and includes provisions for economic crime. Outlines its provisions for corruption, which are contained in Chapter XXXVI: Offences Connected with Business Transactions, Article 228. Moves on to the money laundering provisions, which are contained in Article 299; this is very long and contains faults, which explains why there have been no convictions for this very complex offence. Considers the basic principles of responsibility in Polish criminal law, expressed in Articles 109‐113 of the Polish Criminal Code. Concludes that the laws against both corruption and money laundering indicate that the Penal Code has hastily responded to pressure from the international community.