The decision follows cases of courts in other countries, including the Netherlands, questioning the independence of courts in Poland.
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Judges who joined anti-government march violated constitution, say ministers
Poland’s constitution stipulates that judges “shall not perform public activities incompatible with the principles of independence”.
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