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We have won a court case against the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic: the court ruled that our client had been unlawfully recorded in the files of the former security services. We are aware that many others face a similar situation. If you have been listed without justification, we can help you obtain a judicial declaration confirming the unlawfulness of such a record and restore your good name.
In a recent case, the court held that the registration of our client in the records of the former regime’s security agencies lacked any legal basis. This judgment confirms that the mere existence of an entry does not imply its legitimacy — and that it is indeed possible to challenge it effectively.
Publicly accessible databases maintained by the Security Services Archive allow searches by name. These records are often misused against politicians, public figures, and “ordinary” citizens alike. Unlawful registration violates personal dignity, honour, and privacy, and can cause long-term reputational harm.
It does not matter whether you were aware of being recorded or not. What matters is whether the registration was made in accordance with the applicable legal regulations and factual circumstances at the time. Many records were created mechanically, by mistake, or without any factual basis whatsoever.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Obtain your file
Request from the Security Services Archive all documents relating to you (including copies and inventory records). If needed, we can arrange expert archival assistance.
2. Legal assessment
We will analyse the file and assess whether the record violates applicable laws and judicial precedents.
3. Action for protection of personality rights
We will file a claim against the Czech Republic seeking a judicial declaration that the record was unlawful, thereby remedying the infringement of your personal rights.
4. Proceedings and evidence
We will prepare the legal arguments and propose evidence (archival documents, expert opinions, witness statements).
5. Judgment and redress
Our goal is a court ruling confirming that you were unlawfully recorded. Such a judgment can help you restore your reputation in the media, at work, or in public life.
What We Will Do for You
- Communicate with the Security Services Archive on your behalf
- Conduct a legal and archival review of your file
- Draft and file the lawsuit
- Represent you before the court until the final decision
Unlawful registration is not “just a record in a database.” It is an interference with your personal rights — one that can be effectively challenged. If you suspect this concerns you, contact us.
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Markéta Poledníková
Markéta Poledníková
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Martin Herna
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