Feb 9 • 14:50 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Wprost

New reports on Zbigniew Ziobro. This is what the defense demands

A Polish court has approved a three-month detention for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro at the request of the National Prosecutor's Office, with his defense seeking to halt the enforcement of this measure.

Last week, the District Court for Warsaw-Mokotów agreed to impose a temporary three-month detention on Zbigniew Ziobro, following a request from the National Prosecutor's Office. The law enforcement authorities have reportedly issued a wanted notice for Ziobro, a prominent figure and deputy leader of the Law and Justice party, which has raised political tensions. Bartosz Lewandowski, a lawyer commenting on the situation, described the issuance of the wanted notice as a joke, indicating a strong belief in political bias from the prosecutors that could detrimentally affect the integrity of the justice system.

In response to the court's decision, Ziobro's legal representatives announced their intention to challenge the enforcement of the detention order via social media, signifying their determination to act quickly to protect his rights. Adam Gomoła, a lawyer involved in the case, also informed that he had submitted a request to the first-instance court to clarify certain doubts related to the execution of the arrest order against Ziobro, stressing the unclear legal grounds on which the prosecution’s actions may be based.

The situation underscores the political struggles surrounding Ziobro, who, as a former Minister of Justice in Poland, has been a controversial figure within the Polish political landscape. The potential implications of legal actions against him may not only impact his personal and political future but could also have a broader effect on the relations and dynamics within Poland's ruling party and its opposition, highlighting the ongoing debates about judicial independence and political influence in the country.

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