A number of other legal experts, judicial figures and politicians have argued that the legislation violates the constitution.
A number of other legal experts, judicial figures and politicians have argued that the legislation violates the constitution.
The Polish government has rejected the ruling, arguing that the European Court of Human Rights “has no competence to rule on whether a court is a court or not”.
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“I wasn’t prepared for a battle,” says the outgoing chief justice.
Amid mounting EU pressure, a rally in Warsaw showcases support for the controversial reforms.
The Venice Commission has also arrived in Warsaw to prepare an “urgent opinion”