The government that succeeded PiS has pointed to various Polish and European court rulings finding that such judges hold their positions illegitimately.
KRS
Standoff at Polish judicial council as police and prosecutors enter seeking to secure documentation
“This is an unprecedented attack on judicial independence,” says an opposition MP.
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Polish parliament passes bill to reverse previous government’s reform of judicial council
The National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) was at the heart of the rule-of-law crisis that emerged under PiS’s eight-year rule.
Polish government approves changes to remove political influence over judicial council
Some of the changes, such as taking away the right of citizens to nominate candidates, have been heavily criticised.
Polish Supreme court chamber “not a tribunal established by law”, finds EU court
The same chamber is due to rule on 11 January on the validity of the October parliamentary elections.
Polish Supreme Court judges resign over promotion of colleague appointed after judicial reforms
Many “old” judges – appointed under the previous system – do not recognise the legitimacy of “new” judges appointed after the judicial reforms.
Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
Poland’s judicial council no longer consistent with constitution, finds Supreme Court
“Only the name” of the National Council of the Judiciary remains the same as before.
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.
Poland becomes first country to be expelled from European judicial network
Poland’s judicial council is in “blatant violation of the rule to safeguard the independence of the judiciary” and “undermines the application of EU law”, says the ENCJ.
Polish president picks new Supreme Court chief justice amid controversy
Małgorzata Manowska was picked ahead of another candidate who had twice as many nominations.
Record number of firms registered by foreigners in Poland
The number of new firms registered by foreigners rose 12% last year, and has doubled since 201
