# Legal investigations and parliamentary discipline in Academy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academy-of-justice-leadership-dispute-in-poland > Updated: 2026-10-12T20:39:14.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 7. The leadership dispute at Poland’s Academy of Justice has escalated into legal investigations and parliamentary disciplinary proceedings. Following the Ministry of Justice’s decision to replace Rector-Commander Michał Sopiński with Sławomir Cudak, authorities have received notifications regarding potential criminal activity by Law and Justice (PiS) MPs during protests at the institution. Acting rector Sławomir Cudak filed a report for potential trespassing against MP Dariusz Matecki, who reportedly climbed the academy’s fence to protest the leadership change. This matter has been referred to the District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw, which is investigating whether lawmakers violated Article 193 of the Penal Code regarding the disturbance of domestic peace. Such charges would require the Sejm to lift parliamentary immunity. Consequently, the Sejm's Parliamentary Ethics Committee is expected to consider disciplinary actions against both Matecki and MP Maria Kurowska. Kurowska, who occupied the academy building and announced a hunger strike, briefly left the premises after the electricity was cut off. Concurrently, Minister of the Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński has requested a prosecution investigation into the conduct of MP Antoni Macierewicz. Sopiński has formally received the dismissal notice, which he has labeled “unlawful,” citing violations of higher education laws and Constitutional Tribunal protections. He has announced plans to appeal to the Voivodeship Administrative Court. In a new development, Sopiński has filed a notification with the prosecutor's office against Sławomir Cudak, alleging that Cudak is engaging in criminal activities to cover up previous illegalities. Sopiński specifically cited the disciplinary dismissal of Vice-Rector Dr. Katarzyna Adamiak shortly after she submitted her candidacy for the rector-commander position, and reported that senior senator Zbigniew Nowacki is being barred from Senate meetings. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Michał Sopiński files criminal charges regarding Academy of Justice leadership dispute Michał Sopiński has filed criminal charges against Sławomir Cudak over alleged illegal actions at the Academy of Justice, including the unlawful dismissal of a vice-rector. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/micha-sopiski-files-criminal-charges-regarding-academy-of-justice-leadership-dispute ### 2026-09-22: Academy of Justice and Security conflict reaches Sejm and courts Polish MPs face ethics committee scrutiny and criminal investigations following incidents at the Academy of Justice and Security, while former rector Michał Sopiński challenges his dismissal in court. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academy-of-justice-and-security-conflict-reaches-sejm-and-courts ### 2026-09-16: Academy of Justice protest continues after MP leaves building PiS MP Maria Kurowska ended her occupation of the Academy of Justice and a planned hunger strike after electricity was cut off in the building following a dispute over the academy's leadership. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academy-of-justice-protest-continues-after-mp-leaves-building ### 2026-09-14: Polish MPs face investigation over Academy of Justice protests Polish prosecutors are investigating PiS MPs Dariusz Matecki and Antoni Macierewicz following incidents at the Academy of Justice involving alleged trespassing and confrontation with police officers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-mps-face-investigation-over-academy-of-justice-protests ### 2026-09-14: Akademia Wymiaru Sprawiedliwości faces unrest over rector dispute Security barriers have been installed at the Akademia Wymiaru Sprawiedliwości amid a leadership dispute. PiS MP Dariusz Matecki was detained after attempting to scale the academy's fence during the unrest. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akademia-wymiaru-sprawiedliwoci-faces-unrest-over-rector-dispute ### 2026-09-14: Poland: Dispute over Academy of Justice rector dismissal escalates A dispute over the dismissal of Academy of Justice rector Michał Sopiński has led to criminal complaints against MP Janusz Cieszyński and heightened tensions at the Academy's headquarters. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-dispute-over-academy-of-justice-rector-dismissal-escalates ### 2026-09-10: Academy of Justice faces leadership dispute after Rector's dismissal A political conflict has erupted at Poland's Academy of Justice following Minister Waldemar Żurek's dismissal of Rector Michał Sopiński. Acting Rector Sławomir Cudak faces protests and legal challenges. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/micha-sopiski-dismissed-as-rector-of-the-academy-of-justice --- Cite as: Legal investigations and parliamentary discipline in Academy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academy-of-justice-leadership-dispute-in-poland