On March 27, 2026, a seminar on the issues of perpetration, guilt, and punishment in criminal law was held at the Institute of Social Studies of the Academy of Applied Sciences in Racibórz. The event took the form of an academic discussion, which began with a lecture prepared by Justyna Szczepańska, who was standing in for Karolina Sienica.
The discussion was based on a detailed case study of a homicide that had attracted widespread media attention. The analysis presented covered forensic, criminological, and procedural aspects, allowing participants to examine the case from multiple perspectives. Particular attention was paid to the course of the criminal proceedings and the shifting interpretations of the incident, which ultimately led to a resolution different from the originally assumed version.
A key element of the seminar was a discussion on the role of forensic expert reports and psychiatric opinions in the evidentiary process. The issue of court-appointed defense counsel was also addressed, with an analysis of its significance in ensuring the integrity of the proceedings.
The meeting was interactive in nature—participants actively engaged in the debate, attempting to evaluate the presented case and comparing different interpretive perspectives.
The organizers would like to thank the speaker for her substantive and engaging presentation, and all participants for their active participation in the discussion, which contributed to the high academic standard of the event.