Justice Minister Adam Żurek met with the president of the European Court of Human Rights on Friday. The discussion afraid Poland's cooperation with the global court and implementation of its judgments.
The gathering was besides attended by Deputy Chiefs of the Ministry of Justice Dariusz Mazur and Maria Ejchart. According to the Ministry of Żurek's communication, "he emphasized the readiness of the Polish government to cooperate and implement the judgments of the Court, which are of peculiar importance for restoring and maintaining the regulation of law in Poland".
Declarations of cooperation
"Poland confirms its willingness to cooperate full with the Court. ETPC case law is the foundation of the regulation of law. I personally thank you for the contribution the Court has made to the process of restoring global standards in Poland" - said the minister, quoted in the communication.
The head of MS besides stressed: "We accept the erstwhile judgments of the European Court of Human Rights against Poland and declare our willingness to implement them. We are aware of the large number of cases before the Court against Poland which mention to the right to a fair trial. The Court's case law develops the perception of European justice in society."
Judicial reforms
During the discussion, "the issues of the current affairs of the regulation of law were raised, noting the request to take into account the current political situation in Poland". The parties besides discussed the current state of justice reforms.
The Ministry of Justice reported that it "continues work for judicial reform, including strengthening the independency of the judiciary and strengthening the function of civilian society in the protection of the regulation of law". According to the ministry, "the gathering resulted in exchanges of positions and a declaration of further dialog and cooperation with the European Court of Human Rights".
Judgments Against Poland
The European Court of Human Rights is an global court based in Strasbourg, established in 1959. A ruling on infringements of the rights enshrined in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
In fresh years, ETPCz issued respective judgments relating to the Polish judiciary, including the position of the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the ultimate Court. At the end of 2023, the Court found that the examination of cases by the judges of the Extraordinary Chamber of the SN violated the right to a court established by the Act and obliged Poland to act as a legislative act.
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