Lawmaking as Learning From Polish Perspective

Abstract

This article examines the interrelationship between lawmaking and learning in the context of Poland. Drawing from social sciences, particularly political science, administrative sciences, and legal sciences, it investigates how various aspects of the lawmaking process can be seen as a learning process. The study emphasizes the importance of lawmakers' ability to learn from societal developments and to adapt legislation accordingly. In the introduction the article highlights the dynamic nature of lawmaking as a continuous learning process. It examines the formal lawmaking process in Poland, including the role of political parties and the influence of European law. Furthermore, the author argues that lawmaking is essentially a learning process, and deals with how lawmakers identify social problems, create rules to address them, and modify legislation based on observations and societal impact. The article also explores the importance of learning from European integration, changes in technology, society, economy, and security issues. By analyzing the findings and arguments presented, the study links theoretical concepts with practical examples from Polish lawmaking and the impact of European law. It emphasizes the importance of lawmakers' ability to learn from societal developments and to modify legislation to effectively address new challenges. The research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of lawmaking in Poland and highlights the importance of learning for the advancement of legislative processes. The findings gained from this study are of importance to policymakers, legal practitioners, and researchers in the fields of public administration, safety, and legal sciences.