This would spark a major controversy: the Chief Police is weighing requests to lift the immunities of three PiS lawmakers, including party chair Jarosław Kaczyński. The central reason cited touches a provocative act tied to the monument to the Smolensk tragedy victims on Piłsudski Square, where plaques with contested inscriptions were repeatedly placed by an activist named Zbigniew Komosa.
‘Activist’ provocations
The police are examining the removal of a wreath in front of the Smolensk monument in Warsaw, a matter that involves Law and Justice politicians: President Jarosław Kaczyński, MP Anita Czerwińska, and MP Marek Suski.
In the weeks after the Smolensk disaster, a PiS delegation that included the party chair laid a wreath at monuments honoring President Lech Kaczyński and the victims of the 2010 Smolensk crash. Earlier, activist Zbigniew Komosa appeared near Piłsudski Square with a plaque that claimed, in memory of the 95 victims of Lech Kaczyński who, it says, ordered pilots to land at Smolensk under severe conditions, and he placed it near the monument’s entrance. The incident sparked clashes and allegations against President Kaczyński.
READ MORE: Attack on President Kaczyński. Activists again surfaced with a controversial plaque at the Monument to the Victims of the Smolensk Tragedy
In October of the previous year, Jarosław Kaczyński approached the wreath and allegedly removed the plaque. In the following months, Anita Czerwińska and Marek Suski did similar actions, with Suski reportedly removing the wreath on more than one occasion, including the most recent Sunday event.
The Onet portal was among the first to report on the process concerning the wreath’s destruction.
Investigations continue
A spokesperson for the Warsaw Police Command, Deputy Inspector Robert Szumiata, said the inquiry is being conducted at the Warsaw I District Police Station under the provisions governing minor offenses.
READ MORE: KSP comments on the MP’s conduct. He noted that during security operations, violations of the law occur, even by individuals who have immunity.
He added that after gathering material, cases are forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Headquarters, which, as part of legal assistance, refers the matter to the Police Headquarters and ultimately to the Sejm Speaker for action.
The involved member is asked whether he agrees to waive entitlement to immunity. If consent is given, a court may impose a fine. If not, a parliamentary vote will determine the outcome. At present, no immunity has been lifted, and investigations are ongoing.
– Szumiata explained.
There was no “destruction of the wreath”
Nevertheless, Onet uncovered that authorities are considering requests to lift immunity for PiS parliamentarians. The issue also appeared to be influenced by statements from the head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński.
In response to numerous questions last Sunday, Kierwiński stated that all violations of the law would be addressed, even when immunity is involved.
– Kierwiński’s remarks were noted.
Anita Czerwińska later responded strongly to Kierwiński’s comments. She asserted that there was no destruction of the wreath and that the plaque with false content concerning President Lech Kaczyński had been removed. She described the attackers as filled with hatred who repeatedly disrupted gatherings and broke the law, calling such behavior unacceptable.
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Source: wPolityce