Zbigniew Ziobro, a Polish politician, claims the issuance of a wanted notice against him is unjust, insisting his whereabouts are known and criticizing the legal proceedings.
The Polish Prosecutor's Office issued a wanted notice for Zbigniew Ziobro on February 6, provoking a strong response from the former Justice Minister. In an interview on TV Republika, Ziobro asserted that the legal framework clearly indicates that such notices are only applicable within Poland, suggesting that the prosecution is operating under a flawed legal interpretation. He emphasized that his known locations in Budapest and Brussels disqualify the issuance of the notice, as he is not residing in Poland where the order could be enforced.
Ziobro believes the issuance of the wanted notice reflects a political agenda rather than a strict adherence to legal principles, arguing that the very existence of the notice is linked to a misinterpretation of law by his political opponents. He reiterated through social media that his legal representative had provided his addresses to the prosecutor, hence should nullify any reason for the wanted notice to exist. This situation illustrates the intersection of law and politics in Poland and raises questions about the motivations and intentions behind such judicial actions.
The former Minister's comments underscore ongoing tensions within Polish politics, particularly regarding the judiciary's role and independence. Ziobro's insistence on the political nature of the accusations may resonate with his supporters and highlights the politicization of legal actions, further complicating the already contentious landscape of Polish governance and legality.
