“The activity of a person selected in the “competition” announced by the Polish State University as a National Prosecutor will pose a threat to the legal situation of citizens, and the magnitude of these threats is difficult,” said Dariusz Barski, the current prosecutor in Krakow. His statement was read out at a press conference before the Polish parliament by Deputy Attorney General Robert Hernand and Michał Ostrowski.
By violating the provisions of the Public Prosecution Service Act, Adam Bodnar attempted to remove Dariusz Barski from the position of National Prosecutor without the prior consent of the President of the Republic of Poland. He appointed lawyer Jacek Bilewicz as acting PK – such a position does not exist under Polish law. Now he has decided to organize a competition to select the neo-national prosecutor. It will include: Prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek, known for her political activities. Barski issued a special statement on this matter, which was read today by Prosecutor Michał Ostrowski, Deputy Prosecutor General, for the Public Prosecution Service.
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In my opinion, the competition aimed at selecting a candidate for the National Prosecution Service, conducted by a team appointed by Attorney General Adam Bodnar, has no legal basis and cannot produce legal effects.
– writes Barski. As he emphasized, he still holds the position of First Deputy of the State Police, that is, the position of the National Prosecutor.
The actions taken by PG Adam Bodnar to remove me from the office of the National Prosecuting Authority have no legal basis. They represent an attempt to circumvent the provisions of the Public Prosecution Service Act, which clearly indicate that the dismissal of the PK can take place with the written consent of the President of the Republic of Poland.
– emphasizes Barski.
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Dirty water remains dirty
According to attorney Barski, Bodnar ignores the clear provisions of the law and relies only on legal opinions, meaning his decisions will have no legal consequences.
These opinions do not constitute sources of law and reflect solely the views of their authors
– assesses the National Prosecutor.
Proc. Dariusz Barski recalled that the Constitutional Tribunal issued a protective decision on January 15, 2024, ordering “all public authorities to refrain from any action” that prevents it from exercising its rights and functions.
The activity of a person selected in a competition announced by the Polish State University as a National Prosecutor will pose a threat to the legal situation of citizens, and the extent of these threats is difficult to estimate.
– writes Dariusz Barski.
As the Deputy Attorney General said Michael Ostrowski And Robert Hernándezan attempt to select a new National Prosecutor through a competition and then legalize it by the Prime Minister will not change anything.
It will still be lawlessness. It’s like adding dirty water to dirty water. It’s not going to be clean water and it’s not going to be a clean situation
– said prosecutor Michał Ostrowski, adding that the strange situation is the fact that the competition is not held in the office of the Prime Minister, who appoints the PK.
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Source: wPolityce