On December 18, Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek described problems he uncovered in the Justice Fund as a drama and announced reforms to restore fairness and transparency.
Minister Addresses Justice Fund Allegations
On 18 December, Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek said the problems he discovered in the Justice Fund were a drama, urging fairness and transparency in its operations.
Reforms and New Positions to Restore Trust
He announced the launch of new competitions and the creation of ten additional permanent positions in the department overseeing the fund, aiming to replace fraudsters with honest organisations and to ensure public money is properly accounted for.
Funding Disruptions Endanger Support Organizations
The Ministry postponed the announcement of the new competition’s results to 31 January, risking the loss of financial support for organisations that aid crime victims once 31 December ends a four‑year aid programme.
Investigation Intensifies: Ziobro Faces 26 Charges
Investigators have expanded their probe of justice‑fund irregularities, targeting Minister Zbigniew Ziobro with 26 criminal allegations, including directing a criminal group within the Ministry, and have sought temporary arrest ahead of a hearing on 22 December.
