In a recent statement, Małgorzata Manowska, the First President of the Supreme Court of Poland, emphasized that according to Article 6, paragraph 1, point 6 of the law from January 23, 2009, regarding the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution (KSSiP), the Minister of Justice is required to seek candidates from specified institutions, including the Supreme Court and the National Judicial Council (KRS). Manowska noted that the law does not allow any exceptions or discretionary power that would permit the omission of any legally entitled entities.

This controversy arose when Minister Waldemar Żurek issued an order on February 3, 2026, concerning the appointment of the Program Council of KSSiP, which notably did not include the representative designated by Manowska, nor the candidate suggested by KRS. This decision has sparked concerns about the adherence to legal requirements in the formation of judicial bodies and raises questions regarding the independence of the judiciary in Poland.

Beginning March 2026, judicial and prosecutorial candidates will be funneled to KSSiP, which is significant as it plays a critical role in the training of judges and prosecutors in Poland. The implications of this dispute could affect the composition of future judicial training and potentially impact the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in the country.