Article 55a, is often referred to as "Holocaust Law',[3] "Polish Holocaust bill", the "Poland Holocaust law", as well "Lex Gross"[11][12] (also used to refer to a prior 2007 amendment)[4] The legislation was met with harsh international criticism as it is seen as an obstacle to free discussion on Polish complicity in the Holocaust.[3][14][6] The article attempts to defend the "good name" of Poland and its people against any accusation of complicity in the Holocaust.[2]