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Judicial elections to National Council of Judiciary – new rules

The act changes how members of the National Council of Judiciary are selected. Judges will now be elected directly by fellow judges in secret ballots, not by Parliament. A Social Council is also established to advise on judicial appointments.
Key points
Judges to National Council of Judiciary elected directly by judges, not by parliament.
Each judge can cast up to 15 votes for candidates from different court levels.
Council membership excludes simultaneous judicial functions.
Social Council established with representatives of lawyers, notaries and NGOs.
National Electoral Commission organizes and supervises the elections.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For 232
Against 183
Abstain 12
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Status:
Vetoed
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o Krajowej Radzie Sądownictwa oraz ustawy - Kodeks wyborczy.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2108
Process start date: 2025-12-30
Voting date: 2026-01-23
Voting no: 104
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Judicial elections to National Council of Judiciary – new rules

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2108.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Judges to National Council of Judiciary elected directly by judges, not by parliament.
  • Each judge can cast up to 15 votes for candidates from different court levels.
  • Council membership excludes simultaneous judicial functions.
  • Social Council established with representatives of lawyers, notaries and NGOs.
  • National Electoral Commission organizes and supervises the elections.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Vetoed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Wniosek Prezydenta (weto)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-22.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 2108

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