The Resolution of the Congress of Polish Lawyers
The priority of the judiciary in a 21st century democratic state based upon the rule of law should be ensuring the full right to fair trial, as well as effective and swift proceedings.
The judiciary in the 21st century should be citizen-friendly – simple and accessible.
The mission of an independent judge in the 21st century should be administering justice through deciding and resolving disputes, with all due diligence regarding the rights...
Information
The Parliament has just completed work on a new law on the Constitutional Tribunal. Contrary to previous announcements given by parliamentary majority, it does not end the crisis over the Constitutional Tribunal. It rather gives the executive the control over the Constitutional Tribunal , which is a clear violation of the principle of separation of powers contained in Article 10 paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Poland and threatens the rule of law. The provisions of the Act passed, contrary ...