Poland’s Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek announced the removal of 25 Supreme Court leaders despite negative opinions from judicial councils, citing concerns over the independence of the judiciary.
Decision Motivation
The decision was made to address concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the influence of political decisions within the justice system.
Criticism of the National Council of the Judiciary
The minister criticized the National Council of the Judiciary, stating that it was not able to provide an impartial opinion on the removal of the officials due to its own irregular formation.
Procedural Changes
Changes to the procedure led to the_members of the councils being appointed by former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro in most cases, resulting in the loss of independence for the councils.