Sejm Resolution on Constitutional Tribunal: Effects of 2015-2023 Crisis
The Sejm adopted a resolution concerning the Constitutional Tribunal, stating that some previous decisions on appointing judges were unlawful. This means that some individuals serving on the Tribunal are not considered judges, and many judgments they issued may be questioned. The resolution aims to restore the proper functioning of the Tribunal in accordance with the Constitution.
Key points
The Sejm stated that the appointment of several Constitutional Tribunal judges between 2015 and 2018 violated the law, and these individuals are not considered judges.
Many judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal in which these judges participated may be considered flawed.
The Sejm declared that the current President of the Constitutional Tribunal was appointed unlawfully and her term expired in 2022.
Procedural decisions made by the current President of the Constitutional Tribunal, such as assigning judges to cases, may be challenged.
The Sejm appeals to the judges of the Constitutional Tribunal to resign to allow for its renewal.
The resolution aims to restore the Constitutional Tribunal's ability to function correctly and review laws in accordance with the Constitution.
55%
VOTING RESULTS
2024-03-06
For
240
Against
197
Abstain
0
Status:
Adopted
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