Marek Kulik

Marek Kulik is a Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Administration and the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology. He specializes in criminal law, legal theory, and constitutional law, with a focus on Polish and international criminal jurisprudence.

• 1994–1999: Law studies at UMCS, graduating with distinction
• 2004: Doctoral dissertation on criminal liability for property offenses
• 2015: Doctor habilitated degree in social sciences (Law)
• 2017: Appointed Professor at UMCS

His research addresses critical areas such as the interpretation of criminal statutes, juvenile liability, disciplinary penalties for legal professionals, and the definition of protected groups in genocide law. His recent publications analyze the 2023 penal code amendments on conditional early release and the social harmfulness of offenses against immorally acquired goods.

Scientific recognition includes the 2023 Main Award from Przegląd Sądowy for practical legal contributions. His work frequently engages with the European Court of Human Rights and Polish Constitutional Tribunal rulings, emphasizing rule-of-law principles and legal certainty.