Poland’s State Tribunal is set to convene again after a contentious decision regarding the immunity of the Supreme Court’s first president, Małgorzata Manowska.
Dispute Over Immunity Proceedings
On September 18, a three-member panel led by Piotr Andrzejewski dismissed a motion to revoke the immunity of Małgorzata Manowska, a decision Vice-Chairman of the State Tribunal Jacek Dubois described as having “no legal power.”
New Request for Full Tribunal Session
On September 22, Jacek Dubois and Przemysław Rosati announced they would file a request for a new session of the full State Tribunal, which a majority of members are expected to support.
This move aims to change the tribunal’s regulations to prevent future paralysis, with the full panel required to handle immunity cases.
Critical Views on Recent Proceedings
Przemysław Rosati argued that the State Tribunal’s actions were “lawlessness,” as the September 18 session was not legally convened and did not have the required full composition.
Rosati and Dubois were initially denied access to a courtroom at the Supreme Court, where State Tribunal sessions are held, prompting them to file their request.
Background of the Controversy
The State Tribunal was set to consider a prosecutor’s motion to lift Manowska’s immunity on September 3, but the session was postponed due to disruptions.
The September 22 session was subsequently canceled, and a new session scheduled for September 18 was held with a three-member panel, which ultimately dismissed the motion.
