Manowska's in more trouble. The pride of the act of grace no longer granted it, unless in blanko

In the face of the announced reforms in the Polish judiciary, the power camp plans extremist changes that can importantly affect the structure and functioning of the judiciary. 1 of the key elements of the reforms is the possible failure of position by the occupied neo-Judge Margaret Manowska, present 1st president of the ultimate Court, and its possible disciplinary proceedings. What will change, and what can their consequences be?

New law and destiny of Margaret Manowska

The government announced the introduction of fresh rules that could consequence in the transfer of Margaret Manowska to the Court of Appeal. The plans besides include the initiation of disciplinary proceedings which may consequence in her being removed from the profession. The reforms aim to ‘return to normality’, as ensured by a typical of the Ministry of Justice. The fresh rules supply for the division of judges into 3 groups, depending on their commitment to ruining the independency of courts.

Division of judges into groups

1. Group One: These are young neojudges who started work after the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecutor's Office. Their appointment took place with the participation of neoKRS
2. Group Two: neowids who were promoted through neoKRS but did not actively participate in the demolition of the regulation of law. After making an appropriate statement, they will return to their erstwhile positions and will be able to participate in competitions organised by the new, legal National Judicial Council.
3. Group Three: It is simply a alleged "red group", including neo-Judges who have actively contributed to undermining the regulation of law. These include members of the neo-KRS and neo-Judges who signed letters of support for the council candidates. This group will be transferred to earlier judicial positions and will have disciplinary proceedings initiated.

Consequences for Małgorzata Manowska

Neoscięcia Małgorzata Manowska, present 1st president of the ultimate Court, is to be classified as a red group. As a result, it may be transferred to the Court of Appeal, where it ruled before 2016. In addition, she is facing disciplinary action, which may even consequence in full dismissal. Manowska, a close friend of president Andrzej Duda, has been working with the Law and Justice Agency for years, which may affect her further fate.

Political background and future of reforms

The changes in the judiciary are controversial and origin quite a few emotion. The authority claims that they are essential to reconstruct the regulation of law, while critics fear that they can lead to political politicisation of justice. The laws to introduce the fresh law will be passed most likely next summer, and their further improvement will depend on the results of the future presidential election. If the current power camp wins the election, reforms can be implemented. Otherwise, the fresh rules may face serious difficulties.

In the context of these events, the future of Małgorzata Manowska and the full justice strategy in Poland remains uncertain. What the final effects of the planned reforms will be, we will learn in the coming months, and the current actions may importantly influence the form of the Polish judiciary.

Daniel Głogowski

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