Social security appeal delay ruled excessive; claimant awarded 5,000 PLN for non-material harm despite partial dismissal.
Polonia (PL)
Sintesi Legislator
Generato dall'IAThe Supreme Court found the social security appeal proceedings excessively delayed, awarding the claimant 5,000 PLN for non-material harm caused by the stress and uncertainty. The court held that administrative backlogs and staffing shortages cannot justify depriving a party of a timely trial, especially in social security matters. While the claim for 10,000 PLN was rejected based on the principle of proportionality, the procedural delay was confirmed as a violation of the right to a speedy trial.
Regesto Legislator
Generato dall'IAUstawa z dnia 17 czerwca 2004 r. o skardze na naruszenie prawa strony do rozpoznania sprawy w postępowaniu sądowym bez nieuzasadnionej zwłoki; Art. 12 ust. 2 i ust. 4: Administrative delays in social security cases constitute a violation of the right to a speedy trial, entitling the claimant to monetary compensation for non-material harm when the delay is not attributable to the party.