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Parliament on National Council of the Judiciary: Restoring Judicial Independence

The Polish Parliament (Sejm) has declared that the selection of some members of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) between 2018 and 2022 violated the Polish Constitution and international principles. This selection undermined the independence of courts and judges, directly impacting the fairness of judgments in every citizen's case. The resolution aims to restore the proper functioning of the Council to ensure independent courts and fair rulings for citizens.
Key points
The Sejm stated that the election of some members of the National Council of the Judiciary between 2018-2022 violated the Constitution and international law.
This violation undermined the Council's ability to protect the independence of courts and judges, which is crucial for fair trials.
The Sejm calls on these members to cease their activities and pledges to take steps to restore the Council's proper functioning.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-12-20
For 239
Against 169
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_118
Process start date: 2023-12-19
Voting date: 2023-12-20
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 132
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Source data: api.sejm.gov.pl
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

w sprawie usunięcia skutków kryzysu konstytucyjnego w kontekście pozycji ustrojowej oraz funkcji Krajowej Rady Sądownictwa w demokratycznym państwie prawnym

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_118.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Sejm stated that the election of some members of the National Council of the Judiciary between 2018-2022 violated the Constitution and international law.
  • This violation undermined the Council's ability to protect the independence of courts and judges, which is crucial for fair trials.
  • The Sejm calls on these members to cease their activities and pledges to take steps to restore the Council's proper functioning.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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Courts and Law