The justice minister has hit back, blaming the president and PM for blocking some of his proposed reforms.
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Why does the Polish president’s judicial reform law constitutional referral matter so much?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Andrzej Duda has virtually ended any realistic prospect of Warsaw receiving the funds before the election.
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Judicial bill aiming to unlock Poland’s EU funds passes to president for final decision
President Andrzej Duda can sign the bill into law, veto it, or send it to the constitutional court for assessment.
Polish judicial bill to unlock EU funds “unconstitutional on many levels”, says Supreme Court spokesman
A number of other legal experts, judicial figures and politicians have argued that the legislation violates the constitution.
Polish parliament approves judicial bill intended to unblock EU funds
In an unusual vote, almost all PiS MPs were in favour but their coalition partner was opposed and most opposition MPs abstained.
Poland sought to intimidate judge critical of government reforms, finds European court
Waldermar Żurek “not only had the right but a duty to speak out in defence of the rule of law”, found the ECHR.
Poland violated rights of judge removed as part of judicial overhaul, finds European court
The European Court of Human Rights today issued the latest in a series of ruling against the Polish government’s judicial policies.
Large majority of Poles view government’s judicial policies negatively, find new polls
Three quarters hold a negative view of the changes while 57% say they have subordinated the judiciary to political control.
Poland’s body reviewing judicial nominations is illegal, rules European human rights court
The court said two judges were denied their right to a fair hearing after being rejected for a job.
Polish ruling party official confirms “reform ready” to meet expectations of EU top court
The CJEU said that the Polish government’s judicial reform violated European law.
“Judicial reforms haven’t lived up to expectations,” admits Polish PM, hinting at ECJ compliance
“The operation of the disciplinary chamber can and should be reviewed,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Prosecutors want Supreme Court judge’s immunity lifted to bring charges over communist-era ruling
The judge is accused of making a 1982 ruling “in line with the repressive policies” of the regime.
Supporters rally behind Polish government’s judicial overhaul
Amid mounting EU pressure, a rally in Warsaw showcases support for the controversial reforms.
Judges from around Europe to join protest in Warsaw against Polish court reforms
The Venice Commission has also arrived in Warsaw to prepare an “urgent opinion”
