Poles protest over rule of law after judge suspended

Thousands took to the streets across Poland on Sunday to show solidarity with ju...

WARSAW - Thousands took to the streets across Poland on Sunday to show solidarity with judges after one was suspended for questioning the ruling party’s judicial reforms, in a sign that concerns over the rule of law will mark its second term in power.

Since taking office in 2015 Law and Justice has been at loggerheads with the European Union over reforms which critics say undermine judicial independence.“I believe that law and honesty will win in the end,” Juszczyszyn told protesters in front of the Ministry of Justice in Warsaw. The government has justified the widespread judicial reforms - including how judges are appointed - by saying they are necessary to improve efficiency of courts and root out the vestiges of the 1945-89 communist era.

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