Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek commented on delegalizing Braun’s party after an event featuring anti-Ukrainian and anti-EU rhetoric.
KINGS Event Shock
Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek reacted to the Konfederacja Korony Polskiej Grzegorza Brauna event in Łochów, the Kongres Inicjatyw Narodowych, Gospodarczych i Samorządowych (KINGS). He expressed shock over statements heard during or after the event, describing them as anti-Ukrainian, anti-EU, and even pro-Russian, echoing Kremlin propaganda.
Delegalization of Braun’s Party?
Asked about potentially delegalizing the party, Żurek noted only the Constitutional Tribunal could make such a decision. He stated there would be grounds to initiate the process but doubted it would succeed in the current tribunal, citing mutual protection among those aiming to create an authoritarian system in Poland.
Individuals Feel Completely Impunity
Żurek emphasized the need for state response to hate speech, noting it can escalate to violence. He revealed plans for specialized prosecutor teams to investigate hate speech, particularly against other nationalities. He expressed concern that individuals making such statements feel entirely without fear of consequences, indicating weak respect for the law.
Legal Basis for Party Delegalization
Under Article 13 of the Polish Constitution, parties advocating totalitarian methods like Nazism, fascism, or communism, or promoting racial/national hatred, violence for power, or hidden structures, are prohibited.
