We are an independent, apolitical and self-governing association of Polish judges.
Our main mission is to defend freedom and civil rights, which are the democratic foundations of Poland - a member of the the European Union.
We have been operating for more than 25 years, also as part of different international organisations of judges. We associate over 3,500 judges, most of them in Poland.

Position of the National Board of the Polish Judges' Association "Iustitia" on the freedom of the media

We oppose further attempts to violate the independence of free media. In a democratic state under the rule of law, such actions are unacceptable and outrageous. We support the editors - the authors of the statement and stand in solidarity with them. Today, we are all journalists. Without independent media, there is no free and wise Europe. We remind you that the Polish Constitution guarantees the freedom of the press and social media and the right to information (Articles 14 and 54 of the Poli...

Resolution of the Third Congress of Polish Lawyers

We, gathered at the Third Congress of Polish Lawyers, at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk on 24th June 2023 - bearing in mind the ideas and values that underpinned the establishment and success of the SOLIDARITY trade union movement, which brought us freedom and made it possible to establish the rule of law; - emphasising the importance of the systemic transformation initiated in 1989, the success of which has led us to the safe space of the rule of law of the countries belonging to th...

Programme resolution of the XXIX Ordinary Assembly of Delegates of the Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" in Ołtarzew

Programme resolution of the XXIX Ordinary Assembly of Delegates of the Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" in Ołtarzew Having in mind the current events in the country and abroad as well as the upcoming challenges, the Association of Polish Judges "Iustitia" indicates the priorities in its activity in the years 2023-2024: 1. Continuation of the existing activities and implementation of the objectives from the previous programme resolutions The Association will continue...

Programme resolution of the XXIX Ordinary Assembly of Delegates of the Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" in Ołtarzew

Programme resolution of the XXIX Ordinary Assembly of Delegates of the Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" in Ołtarzew Having in mind the current events in the country and abroad as well as the upcoming challenges, the Association of Polish Judges "Iustitia" indicates the priorities in its activity in the years 2023-2024: 1. Continuation of the existing activities and implementation of the objectives from the previous programme resolutions The Association will continue...

A message from Turkish judiciary association head Murat Arslan sentenced to 10 years to prison

Esteemed Colleagues/True Friends, I am writing this message to express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering support and tireless efforts that you have extended to me and other Turkish colleagues during our ongoing difficult times. You have been a beacon of hope and strength for all of us, and your contributions have made a significant difference in our life especially for those who have been in prison cells for years. MEDEL’s voice has been heard all over the world, and its efforts have p...