The territory court for Warsaw-Mokotów dismisses Romanowski's complaint to search the premises

On Friday, the territory Court for Warsaw-Mokotów in Warsaw dismissed the complaint of lawyer Marcin Romanowski to the order of the Prosecutor of the National Prosecutor's Office concerning the request to issue the item and search the premises occupied by the politician. This decision is simply a key component of an ongoing investigation that investigates the money being taken from the Justice Fund, including the acquisition of the Pegasus spy system.

Grounds for the decision of the General Court

As highlighted in the Communication from the National Prosecutor's Office, the court considered that the search was not only justified but besides carried out correctly. "The court has not seen any shortcomings in this regard," says the statement. In the judgement of the court, besides the fact of the detention of things had full support in the regulations and circumstances of the case. This decision stresses that the prosecution's actions were in accordance with applicable law and procedures.

Background Cases

The investigation, which concerns Marcin Romanowski, is linked to allegations concerning the withdrawal of funds from the Justice Fund. Romanowski is suspected of committing 11 crimes, including abuse of powers and financial embezzlements associated with the acquisition of Pegasus' spy system. These are serious accusations that cast a shadow on Romanowski's political activity.

Parliamentary immunity and judicial order

It is worth reminding that on the night of 16th to 17th July the Warsaw territory Court decided that despite the arrest of Romanowski and the prosecution's request for his temporary arrest, the politician would stay at large. This was argued by the fact that the Romanist Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held immunity, which made it hard for the prosecution to apply temporary detention.

Further procedural steps

Marcin Romanowski filed a complaint on the decision to search and for temporary arrest. On Thursday, the territory Court of Warsaw informed that due to the dimension of the evidence, its complexity, the importance and the nature of the allegations put forward to the suspect, it was decided to extend the composition of the ruling to 3 persons ruling. As a result, 2 additional persons joined the line-up: Wanda Jankowska-Bebebeszko, who has ruled in the territory Court since 2009, and neojudge Alexander Rusin-Batko. The latter, like neo-Judge Dziwański, was promoted thanks to the advice of the politicized neoKRS. Her career is peculiarly controversial due to the fact that she had previously served as head of the department in the Ministry of Justice under the direction of Zbigniew Ziobry.

It is besides worth to add here, that the Ombudsman besides stated that the time limit of the case would not be achieved quickly, as neo-Judge Przemysław Dziwański will be taking leave from Monday, on which he will return in September. "He asked for a deadline after 23 September, due to the fact that then he would be able to deal with this matter, but we besides do not know what the plans of the another 2 judges who will be drawn will be," said justice Bird.

This message should look for an effort to defend ourselves, as at this time the fishy Romanowski will be in Brussels at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and will then defend his immunity. Therefore, if the case is set at the date on which the fishy Romanowski is on his way to or will participate in meetings (and this is highly probable) then the ruling of the SR for Warsaw Mokotów will be upheld. And so fishy Romanowski with the aid of the Ziebra knights will be protected from arrest.

What's next?

As indicated above, the date of the next court gathering is to be set after 23 September 2024. The decision of the court, which is presently in a defective composition and is not formally capable of issuing judgments which enter into legal circulation, will be crucial for the further destiny of Marcin Romanowski and the investigation against him.

In conclusion, the territory Court for Warsaw-Mokotowa took the side of the prosecutor's office, recognizing the search and retention of items as lawful. This is an crucial step in the investigation to explain the serious allegations made to Marcin Romanowski, which could have far-reaching consequences for his political career.