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Poland Bans Trash Streams
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Jun 11, 2026 to Jul 18, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“the end of accepting the building of popularity by humiliating others.”
via dexerto.com
Background
Trash streaming, also known as patostreaming, refers to the recording, publication, or live broadcasting of vulgar, obscene, shocking, or violent material, often intended to attract views and generate revenue on social media platforms.
The phenomenon has raised concerns about the exploitation and humiliation of individuals, as well as the potential harm caused to viewers, particularly minors.
The timeline
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Polish Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Ban Trash Streaming
The lower house of Poland's parliament, the Sejm, reportedly approved legislation aimed at curbing trash streaming, with 419 lawmakers voting in favor, 19 against, and 1 abstaining.[1173]
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President Karol Nawrocki Signs Bill into Law
President Karol Nawrocki reportedly signed the bill into law, introducing penalties of up to five years in prison for the most serious offenses, including broadcasting violence, abuse, and humiliation for money or online popularity.[1170]
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Lawmakers and Officials React to the New Legislation
Konrad Ciesiołkiewicz, deputy head of Poland's State Commission for Counteracting Child Sexual Abuse, stated that the legislation reportedly marked 'the end of accepting the building of popularity by humiliating others'.[1170]
Frequently asked
What is trash streaming?
Trash streaming, also known as patostreaming, refers to the recording, publication, or live broadcasting of vulgar, obscene, shocking, or violent material, often intended to attract views and generate revenue on social media platforms.
What are the penalties for trash streaming in Poland?
The new legislation introduces penalties of up to five years in prison for the most serious offenses, including broadcasting violence, abuse, and humiliation for money or online popularity.
Who supported the legislation?
The legislation received broad support from Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition and the opposition Law and Justice party.
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Sources
- dexerto.com, Poland has criminalized so-called “trash streaming,” with creators now facing up to five years in prison for broadcasting violence, abuse, and the humiliation of others for money or online popularity., Jul 18, 2026.
- polskieradio.pl, 13.06.2026 11:30 Polish lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at curbing so-called "trash streaming," a form of online broadcasting that features violent, degrading or otherwise harmful material f, Jul 18, 2026.
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