Ritual slaughter as the right of national minorities in Poland

The article in question comprises an analysis of legal regulations which are in effect in Poland and that refer to a possibility of using the practice of ritual slaughter. The considerations start with comparative and historical comments. Subsequently, it is presented how the Constitution interprets freedom of conscience and religion on grounds of constitutional laws that are guaranteed to national minorities paying attention to the fact that freedom of religion may be subject to restrictions when one takes the principle of proportionality into account. What is finally submitted is the reasoning of the Constitutional Tribunal expressed in the judgement of 10 December 2014, which considers the practice of ritual slaughter in Poland as acceptable and in accordance with the Constitution. The considerations finish with indicating numerous controversies connected with the following judgement.