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.
National Council of Judiciary
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.
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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.
Polish constitutional court has lost ability to adjudicate lawfully, rules top administrative court
The Constitutional Tribunal contains improperly appointed judges who “infected it with unlawfulness”, finds the Supreme Administrative Court.
