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It details the three pillars of the Aarhus Convention—access to information, public participation, and access to justice—and explains how these are implemented through Polish law and EU directives. It outlines specific procedures for appealing decisions on environmental information, challenging permits requiring public participation, and seeking liability for environmental damage through administrative, civil, and criminal courts. 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