Constitutional Tribunal in 2024: Key Rulings for Citizens' Rights and the State
In 2024, the Constitutional Tribunal issued important rulings protecting citizens' rights in matters of pensions, taxes, and administrative penalties. The Tribunal also addressed key issues concerning the functioning of the state, including the independence of the central bank, public media, and the law-making process.
Key points
Protection for pensioners: It was ruled unlawful to lower the pensions of individuals who took early retirement before the law changed in 2012.
Fairer taxes and penalties: The Tribunal protected taxpayers' rights against retroactive unfavorable changes and challenged automatic, high financial penalties without judicial review.
Independence of institutions: The independence of the National Bank of Poland was strengthened, and the liquidation of public media by a minister's decision was questioned.
Correctness of law-making: Laws passed with the unlawful exclusion of MPs were deemed unconstitutional, and Sejm resolutions cannot replace statutes.
The problem of unpublished judgments: The Tribunal highlighted that the government failed to publish 22 of its 2024 judgments, which is contrary to the law.
Status:
Adopted
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