The legislation aimed to reverse the politicisation of the court by the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration.
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Poland charges Colombian with terrorism over arson attacks on behalf of Russia
The 27-year-old man, who was last month convicted of arson in the Czech Republic, could face up to life imprisonment.
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Billionaire tasked by Tusk with cutting red tape in Poland submits first 111 proposals
The ideas include reducing hurdles for people to obtain disability support and making it easier for businesses to collect debts.
Poland’s chief of police fined for disclosing private data of woman who had abortion
“The fine imposed on the police is the beginning of a symbolic restoration of justice,” said the woman.
Police investigating far-right presidential candidate’s vandalism of LGBT+ exhibition in Poland
The city of Opole immediately cancelled a meeting Grzegorz Braun had been due to hold and will seek compensation for the damage.
Poland’s electoral commission rejects financial report of far-right Confederation party
As a result, the party could lose millions of zloty in state subsidies.
Polish court rejects final appeal against permit for medieval-style castle residence in EU-protected forest
Despite a longrunning legal battle, construction of the castle has gone ahead.
Court upholds Polish mayor’s decision to dissolve anti-abortion protest over image of foetus
The organiser of the protest condemned the ruling, which she says “violates the constitution, the law, freedom of speech and freedom of religion”.
Polish opposition blame death of Kaczyński associate on prosecutors who questioned her days earlier
Barbara Skrzypek was questioned regarding alleged wrongdoing involving a firm linked to Kaczyński.
Poland’s ongoing rule-of-law crisis explained
Jakub Jaraczewski
The situation may take years to resolve.
Polish presidential frontrunner pledges to sign bills on contraception, Silesian and constitutional court
The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
Man charged with setting fire to Warsaw store as part of Russian sabotage campaign in Poland
The Belarusian is accused of undertaking a terrorist act on behalf of foreign intelligence.
Polish constitutional court leading “frontal attack on EU legal order”, finds CJEU advocate general
The Polish court accused the EU official of “blatant encroachment on [its] exclusive competences”.
Swiss man reunited with kidnapped dogs in Poland after international police operation
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one million Swiss francs for the return of the pets.
