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1. INTRODUCTION The decline of the totalitarian system in 1989 in Poland and in other member countries of the former eastern bloc undoubtedly influ- enced the dynamics and structure of crime.' 1 Political and economic changes are increasingly frequently exploited by criminals. The weakness of the state apparatus, gaps in law and social disturbances contribute i.a. to the rising crime rate.2 For a long period of time, growing social impatience and protest have been the result of a considerable decline in the life standard of the majority of Polish society as well as of the deepening of unjustified differences in the material situation of various social groups; for instance, constantly and dramatically plunging wages are accompanied by increas- ing costs of living while the number of the unemployed has reached three million. Privatisation, albeit verbally accepted by a greater part of society, gives rise to assorted and numerous conflicts of particular interests and produces a far-reaching differentiation of attitudes. Both the range, tempo, manner and aims of privatisation as well as its social consequen- ces are the reason for divergent opinions. Another source of controversies is the financial policy pursued by the state. The essence of the debate
Tilburg Law Review – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 1995
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