Recently, Małgorzata Manowska, President of Poland’s Supreme Court, filed a complaint against the Oleśnica District Prosecutor’s Office for dismissing the investigation into a 36‑week abortion performed by Dr. Gizela Jagielska.
Complaint Filed by Supreme Court President
Małgorzata Manowska has lodged a formal complaint against the decision of the Oleśnica District Prosecutor’s Office to terminate the investigation into the abortion case involving Dr. Gizela Jagielska. The complaint also requests a copy of the dismissal decision. Prosecutor Karolina Stocka‑Mycek has said that neither the complaint nor the request has yet been processed, and the prosecutor has not yet set a deadline for their review. The filing means the dismissal can still be subject to scrutiny, though no schedule has been announced.
Probe Terminated: Details of the 36‑Week Abortion
The investigation centered on an abortion conducted on 29 October 2024 at the County Hospital Group in Oleśnica by Dr. Jagielska. The case drew public attention following a publication in “Gazeta Wyborcza” that reported on the circumstances involving a patient named Anita. Prosecutors received a notification alleging that the abortion may have violated existing regulations and opened an inquiry. A week later the prosecutor’s office announced the termination of the investigation, citing “no indication of a prohibited act” by Dr. Jagielska, who had explained that the procedure was performed to protect the patient’s health.
Public Reaction and Media Coverage
The story sparked extensive commentary and became a focal point for politicians and anti‑abortion organisations. Media outlets highlighted the controversy, and the case continued to resonate within public and political circles as a test of legal standards surrounding late‑term abortions.
Dr. Jagielska’s Future at Oleśnica Hospital
Hospital officials have extended Dr. Jagielska’s contract through early 2026, stating that after ten years of building a new maternity ward, she will no longer be present in the facility from 1 January 2026. She has expressed that leaving is not her decision and that she would have continued her work had the choice been hers.
