Consequences in Poland of the Judgment of the Courtof Justice of the European Union in Cupriak-Trojan case

The article presents the case underlying the judgment handed down by the Court of Justice of the European Union in Cupriak-Trojan from the Polish perspective. Hence, it explains the institution of transcription of a foreign marriage certificate into Polish civil status records, the procedure behind transcription and views taken by different courts before and after Cupriak-Trojan ruling, in particular with respect to the interpretation and consequent application of the institution of public policy clause, which may justify refusal of transcription. The current approach of administrative authorities tasked with transcription and some recent legislative changes introduced to the forms of marriage certificates are presented. Also important question on effects of this ”recognition” by way of transcription is posed, but remains unanswered.