Poland Softens Holocaust Law That Sparked International Fury
- Those accusing Poles of such crimes no longer risk jail terms
- Law is to defend against anti-Polish bias, government says
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Poland is watering down its controversial law that criminalizes any suggestion the nation was responsible for the mass murder of Jews during World War II, five months after the legislation caused international outrage.
Lawmakers passed an amendment on Wednesday to eliminate the prospect of jail time for convicted offenders and President Andrzej Duda has already signed it into law. To “protect Poland’s honor,” it remains a crime subject to civil suits and financial penalties, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.