Amid rising concerns over the integrity of the Polish judiciary, President Karol Nawrocki has unveiled a new legislative proposal aimed at restoring judicial rights and addressing issues related to judicial independence. This initiative emerges in the wake of his veto of a government reform of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), which would have transferred the authority to select judges back to the parliamentary system, a move that raised alarms about potential political interference in judicial matters. The proposed law is built upon three foundational principles: impartiality of courts, the irrefutability of judicial decisions, and the reaffirmation of properly nominated judges' statuses.

The legislative document released by Nawrocki contains 26 articles and 37 pages of justification, starting with a striking preamble that highlights the need for reform in the face of what he describes as the ongoing decay of the justice system. The proposed rules include significant restrictions on judges and court assessors, indicating a shift towards a more regulated judicial environment. Nawrocki's proposal signifies a direct response to the controversies surrounding the KRS and reflects a complex landscape within Polish politics where judiciary independence is at stake.

This move is significant not just for the judiciary but also for the broader democratic fabric of Poland. By emphasizing judicial impartiality and the sanctity of judicial decisions, Nawrocki’s project aims to restore public confidence in a system that many perceive to be undermined. However, the imposition of strict limitations on judges could raise concerns regarding judicial autonomy and the potential for further politicization of the judiciary, making this proposal a critical point of debate in Poland’s ongoing judicial reform discussions.