The Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" urges President Karol Nawrocki to sign legislation ensuring judicial appointments are constitutionally compliant, warning that a veto could jeopardize judicial independence.
During an Extraordinary Delegate Assembly on February 7, 2026, in Warsaw, the Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" passed a resolution regarding the selection of judicial members of the Krajowa Rada SΔ downictwa (National Judicial Council). This came after the Polish Sejm enacted amendments to the National Judicial Council Act and the Electoral Code on January 23, aimed at restoring constitutional integrity in the selection of judicial members, returning this power back to the judges themselves. The judges' association has formally appealed to President Karol Nawrocki to sign the new legislation, emphasizing the need for responsibility towards Poland. They argue that only by doing so can a transparent process within the Council be ensured, which is essential for building trust in the justice system amidst ongoing scrutiny of judicial independence in Poland. "Iustitia" warns that Nawrocki's potential veto could threaten not only legal certainty for citizens but also disrupt the order within the Polish judicial system and compromise the permanence of legal rulings. By urging the president to sign the law, they hope to secure the future of judicial independence and public confidence in the judiciary.
