The constitutional crisis in Poland in 2015-2017 affected the rule of law and human rights' guarantees. The purpose of the paper is to analyze what are the methods of protection of human rights in Poland, when the judicial review is not guaranteeing independent control of legislation. The paper analyzes role of the EU, as well as other international organizations in securing remedies in case of human rights' violation, with special emphasis on the CJEU and the ECtHR. In addition, the reaction of domestic actors is subject of reflection, including the direct application of the Constitution, role of the Ombudsman, independent press and non-governmental organizations.