PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (SELECTED)

The defense of public interest against the illegitimate reprivatisation claims to the property of the former Giesche corporation. The scope of the property potentially at risk exceeded 30% of the Katowice city area.

Contributions to the legal and policy foundations of the administrative and management structures of the Silesian Metropolitan Area

Active involvement in initiatives defending the rule of law in Poland during the constitutional crisis in the aftermath of the 2015 elections.

Participation in public efforts and legislative initiatives to improve the legal protection of animals, in particular ethical review of animal research, enforcement of animal regulations, safeguards for non-domestic animals living in urban areas, or outlawing ritual slaughter of farm animals.

Involvement in initiatives to develop and implement legal and policy foundations of so-called 'just transition' for the Silesian region and similar European coal mining and heavy industry areas toward more sustainable, environmentally friendly life conditions.

Contributions to legal and policy foundations of the reforms modernizing the Polish higher education sector in 2017-2019.

Contact information

Tomasz Pietrzykowski

Research Center for Public Policy and Regulatory Governance

Faculty of Law and Administration

University of Silesia in Katowice

Bankowa 11b, 40-006 Katowice

Poland

tomasz.pietrzykowski@us.edu.pl