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Academy of Justice faces leadership dispute after Rector's dismissal
A intense political dispute is unfolding at the Academy of Justice (AWS) following the dismissal of Rector-Commander Michał Sopiński by Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek. The Ministry maintains the decision is final and was effectively delivered, while Sopiński disputes its legality, citing a lack of proper service and a Constitutional Tribunal ruling.
Sławomir Cudak has assumed the duties of acting Rector-Commander, a move that has triggered significant unrest. Protests and physical altercations occurred at the Academy's headquarters, requiring police intervention. PiS politicians, including Jarosław Kaczyński, have protested the change, characterizing the takeover as an illegal act and a potential precursor to attempts to seize the Constitutional Tribunal.
Amidst the chaos, Cudak has begun making personnel changes, including dismissing two prorectors and filing criminal notifications against them. Meanwhile, legal experts and officials like Zbigniew Bogucki argue that the authority to appoint or dismiss the Rector lies solely with the Academy's Senate, not the Ministry.
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Academy of Justice · Akademia Wymiaru Sprawiedliwości · Jarosław Kaczyński · Michał Sopiński · Sławomir Cudak · Służba Więzienna · Waldemar Żurek
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Michał Sopiński disputes the legality of his dismissal, citing a lack of proper service of the decision and a Constitutional Tribunal ruling. dziennik-polityczny.com · dorzeczy.pl · www.fakt.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · zachod.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of Justice claims the dismissal decision was effectively delivered to Michał Sopiński on September 9. www.fakt.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zbigniew Bogucki argued that only the Academy's Senate has the authority to appoint or dismiss the Rector. dorzeczy.pl
- [● 6 SOURCES] Sławomir Cudak has assumed the duties of Rector-Commander of the Academy of Justice. www.fakt.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · niezalezna.pl · wiadomosci.gazeta.pl · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Minister Waldemar Żurek issued a final decision to dismiss Michał Sopiński from his role as Rector-Commander of the Academy of Justice. dziennik-polityczny.com · www.fakt.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · www.salon24.pl · dorzeczy.pl · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] MP Maria Kurowska reported that Sławomir Cudak attempted to use a sofa to bypass a blockade to reach the Rector's office. www.salon24.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · www.wprost.pl
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police intervened at the Academy of Justice following reports of obstruction of duties and physical altercations. www.fakt.pl · www.wprost.pl · www.salon24.pl · zachod.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński characterized the takeover of the Academy as an illegal act and a test of social reaction. wiadomosci.dziennik.pl · www.salon24.pl · zachod.pl