Legal crisis in the context of the assumptions of liberalism Weronika Stawińska Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie
The basic assumptions of liberal thought remains unchanged despite the changing reality. On the other hand, legal regulations are constantly changing because the law tries to meet the needs of society. However always should bear in mind that the assumptions of liberalism are the basis of the system in a democratic state ruled by law. Unfortunately, these standards are not always fully respected. It happens during introducing restrictions that for example do not realize the proportionality principle. Lawmaker introduce law amendment explaining that it is necessary or indicating that it is an action taken in the name of social justice. The aim of the article is to indicate legal areas in which there may be attempts to reject the assumptions of liberal thought. Moreover the aim of the article is to indicate that liberal constitutionalism is still under review in Europe. That is why the tenets of liberalism and liberal democracy continue to play such an important role, which should not be devalued - protecting, in fact, individual and human rights. The basic research method used in the article was analysis. The article has a review nature. The sources used in the work are mainly monographs and scientific articles but also law regulations.
Keywords: liberal thought, individualism, equality, the rule of law, limitation clauses
Weronika Stawińska – doktorantka, Wydział Prawa i Administracji, Katedra Prawa Karnego, Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie. Kontakt: stawinska.weronika@gmail.com. Recenzent: dr Katarzyna du Vall, Instytut Nauk Politycznych i Stosunków Międzynarodowych, Wydział Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych, Uniwersytet Jagielloński.
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