Polish legal minister Zbigniew Ziobro condemned judge Henryk Komisarski’s annulment of a life sentence on 1 November, warning of imminent consequences and a forthcoming trial.
Ziobro Slams Judge Komisarski
Zbigniew Ziobro posted on X that judge Henryk Komisarski, who annulled a life sentence, has renounced his office in a statement. He said that the judge and others who have questioned the status of fellow judges will soon leave the profession. Ziobro accuses them of betraying the state and violating the Constitution, noting that they have undermined justice and human dignity for personal gain.
He claims the day will come when these actions will be formally and irrevocably confirmed, constituting unlawful removal from duty and the right to return to any legal profession. Ziobro asserts that this is not a threat but the natural consequence for a judge who swore to uphold the law.
Judge Komisarski Revokes Life Sentence in Serhii T. Case
Komisarski annulled a life imprisonment sentence imposed on Serhii T. for a triple murder. The case will now be re‑examined. The original sentence was issued by “neosędzie” Daniel Jurkiewicz, a nominee of the National Judicial Council (KRS), whose appointment has been described as unconstitutional.
Background of the Puszczykowo Tragedy
In November 2023, a residence in Puszczykowo (Poznań County, Greater Poland) was discovered with a dead mother and her two daughters aged 4.5 and 1.5 years. An 11‑year‑old son was asleep in his bedroom. Serhii T. reportedly informed the son that the mother and sisters were in the hospital. A few days later, T. approached a security guard at a shopping center in Poznań and claimed responsibility for the killings.
Legal and Constitutional Stakes
The annulment highlights tensions between judicial independence and the role of the National Judicial Council. It also raises questions about the legitimacy of decisions made by judges whose qualifications were contested and may influence future legal proceedings in Poland.
