On 7 November, Poland’s Sejm voted to remove former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro’s parliamentary immunity and approved his detention, a decision passed with 244 votes for and 198 against.
Sejm’s Immunity Vote
During the final Sejm session on 7 November, MPs voted in 26 separate ballots—one for each charge—to revoke Ziobro’s immunity. The ruling coalition, left‑wing parties, Polska 2050, and PSL voted unanimously in favour, with no absentees; opposition parties cast contrary votes.
Detention Approval Vote
The motion to authorise Ziobro’s detention and temporary arrest was approved by the ruling coalition and unaligned MPs. A total of 244 votes were cast for the motion, 198 against, achieving the required majority of 231. PiS, Confederation, and Republican MPs opposed the motion.
Political Alignment of Votes
Ruling‑coalition members—including KO, the Left, and Polska 2050—voted unanimously for immunity removal. Razem and all independent MPs also supported it. Confederation was split: seven MPs voted for, six opposed, and three abstained; in some ballots all present either voted against or abstained.
Ziobro’s Current Location
The former justice minister is currently in Hungary, where he says he is not hiding from Polish authorities and has not applied for asylum. He claims he can freely comment on the accusations and, while wishing to return, fears health complications.
Prosecutors’ Allegations
The National Prosecutor’s Office seeks to lift Ziobro’s immunity, accusing him of directing an organised crime group and demanding his detention. The case is based on Investigation Team 2’s findings on misappropriation of Justice Fund money, with 26 alleged crimes including abuse of power and failure to fulfill duties. Allegations also cover personal and political misuse of the fund, granting subsidies to entities linked to former Solidarne Polska, and risk of document tampering. Eleven witnesses—including former ministry staff and associates—have testified, and former deputy minister Michał Woś is a suspect.
