Mar 7 • 12:11 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

The President of UOKiK will not intervene in the case of Wisła fans? They may pursue their rights through civil action

The President of UOKiK has decided not to intervene regarding the ban on Wisła Kraków fans attending away games, leaving fans to explore civil action options.

The article discusses the refusal to allow Wisła Kraków fans to attend away matches, which stems from concerns over safety. The local club, Śląsk Wrocław, cited security reasons for barring the organized group of Wisła supporters, which resulted in Wisła Kraków’s management deciding not to allow their players to participate in the match. This isn’t an isolated incident, as other clubs have similarly denied attendance to Wisła fans, often due to pressure from their own supporters.

The article also highlights the inaction of the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), who declined to intervene in what appears to be a violation of collective consumer interests. This decision has drawn criticism from the Ombudsman for Citizens' Rights, who has voiced legal and constitutional concerns regarding these practices. The Ombudsman has communicated these issues to relevant authorities, aiming to address what they view as unjust treatment of Wisła fans.

Furthermore, the article outlines the potential legal avenues open to individual fans and clubs in response to these bans. With the Ombudsman’s intervention and a lack of regulatory response from UOKiK, it raises questions about the accountability of clubs in terms of fan treatment and the broader implications for sports and consumer rights in Poland.

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