On 26 August 2023, Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar decided to dismiss Michał Pietraszkiewicz from his position as Deputy manager of the territory Court of Kielce. According to Jan Klocek, a spokesperson for the territory Court, the decision was transmitted by fax and will enter into force on 28 August. The period of announcement will last until the end of September, with Pietraszkiewicz being relieved of his work to work at that time.
Who will take over?
Pietraszkiewicz's duties will be taken over by the current manager of the court, Sylwia Nowakowska, which will guarantee the continuity of administrative action of the court. It is worth noting that the function of the directors of courts in Poland, including deputy directors, does not include the impact on the case law, and their tasks focus on the management of buildings, the organisation of administrative and financial work, which straight affects the working conditions of judges.
Political context – Michał Pietraszkiewicz and Sovereign Poland
According to the information provided by Electoral paper, Michał Pietraszkiewicz was considered a individual closely connected with Sovereign Poland and Mariusz Goski. Appointed as Deputy manager in December 2022 by then Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobra, he served as a position which had previously not existed in this institution. The establishment of the post was explained by the request to deal with organisational challenges, including preparations for large investments, specified as the construction of fresh courts and prosecutors' offices in Koński and Sandomierz.
Reform of the Board of the Kielce territory Court
The decision to revoke Pietraszkiewicz falls within the broader context of staff changes in the Kielce court. In April 2023, Minister Adam Bodnar made crucial changes to the board of the territory Court, listing the president and vice presidents. The court was headed by justice Małgorzata Solecka, who presently serves as President, while vice presidents were justice Catherine Latała (civil) and justice Magdalena Michalewicz (criminal).
What next with Michał Pietraszkiewicz?
The decision to dismiss Michał Pietraszkiewicz raises questions about his further career in the judiciary and the future of the structures governing courts in Poland. Although no authoritative communications have now appeared on his future plans, his appeal surely represents another step in the reorganisation of the board of the Kielce court.
Impact on judicial policy
Personnel changes in courts, especially at the directorial level, are frequently assessed by the prism of politics and possible changes in justice governance. In the case of Pietraszkiewicz, Adam Bodnar's decision may be interpreted as part of wider judicial reforms aimed at introducing fresh standards of governance and transparency in the judiciary.
Completion
In the end, the decision to dismiss Michał Pietraszkiewicz from the position of deputy manager of the territory Court in Kielce falls into the context of the reorganisation of the board of the court and the nationwide improvement of the judiciary. Although the functions of judicial directors are limited to administrative management, their function is crucial for the functioning of the judiciary, especially in terms of the working conditions of judges and the implementation of key investments.
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