Prosecutors say that the gang’s actions helped support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine by providing income to Belarus.
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Court orders pretrial detention for former Polish justice minister Ziobro
The decision opens the way for domestic and European arrest warrants to be issued for Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary.
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Public media carried out “systematic repression of civil society” under former government, finds report
The report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for assessment of whether there are grounds for initiating criminal proceedings.
Polish Supreme Court chamber says rulings of other chamber “non-existent” due to illegitimate judges
The disputed chamber is responsible, among other things, for validating election results.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Polish constitutional court rules against government’s practice of not publishing its rulings
The ruling – certain to be ignored by the government – adds to the sense of chaos afflicting Poland’s judicial system.
Resolution declaring Jesus king of Polish district annulled
The government-appointed provincial governor determined that local authorities do not have the legal authority to name Christ as their monarch.
Polish Left proposes nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
All forms of alcohol advertising would also be prohibited.
Public distrust of courts in Poland rises to record high of 57%
Distrust in the courts is now much higher than when the government took office promising to restore the rule of law.
Request to strip Polish Supreme Court head of legal immunity rejected in contested decision
Poland’s rule-of-law crisis has taken a further twist.
Polish parliament passes bill extending Ukrainian refugee support but linking benefits to employment
The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
Ukraine calls for “urgent action” from Poland after vandalism of church
Poland’s foreign ministry has condemned the incident but suggests it could be a “provocation” intended to stir tensions.
Poland’s human rights commissioner warns of overcrowding in centres for foreigners
His office says conditions may violate international standards and “pose a real threat to the safety of foreigners”.
Activists on trial in Poland for assisting illegal migrants found not guilty
Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for their actions.
