Podkarpackie Regional Assembly defends Constitutional Tribunal

The Podkarpackie Regional Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on November 6 in Rzeszow to defend the Constitutional Tribunal and the constitutional order. The resolution expresses opposition to government actions that the assembly claims are paralyzing the Tribunal and attempting an unlawful takeover of the state organ.

During an extraordinary session, the assembly supported the actions of President Karol Nawrocki regarding the conflict that escalated on October 30 and 31. The resolution specifically rejects the decisions of Anna Korwin-Piotrowska to assume leadership roles within the Tribunal, including the suspension of President Bogdan Święczkowski and Vice President Bartłomiej Sochański. The assembly maintains that individuals selected by the Sejm but who have not taken an oath before the President lack the mandate to adjudicate or represent the Tribunal.

Members of the Civic Coalition (KO) boycotted the session, questioning the legality of how it was convened and announcing plans for legal action. Legal experts at the session emphasized the necessity of the presidential oath for judges to formally assume office and noted a lack of statutory basis for the recent removal of the Tribunal's leadership.