The article highlights a significant and ongoing conflict within Poland's judiciary, focusing on the tensions between 'old guard' judges, who resist new appointments and the authority of new judges, resulting in a standoff that has contributed to years of discord in the judicial landscape. Recently, former president of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court, Michał Laskowski, proposed a solution aimed at bridging the divide between old and new judges by establishing a new Supreme Court composed of judges recommended by the newly formed National Judicial Council (KRS), primarily featuring judges selected by their peers. This proposal, however, faces skepticism as Laskowski himself acknowledges the low likelihood of widespread acceptance among current judges, many of whom are unlikely to willingly undergo a reevaluation process, questioning why they would participate in new elections when they feel they have not acted unlawfully. The article emphasizes the need for clear boundaries in judicial authority to resolve these long-standing issues and suggests that without effective procedures to manage these conflicts, the instability within Poland's judicial system is likely to persist, impacting the integrity and functionality of the judiciary in the country.