The newly elected MEP Włodzimierz Karpiński intends to submit a case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, arguing that the Polish prosecutor’s office has violated his rights. This move comes as he pursues a complaint following public statements that his release from custody could hinder the ongoing audit into the capital city’s waste scandal, according to RMF FM.
Karpiński to Strasbourg — Beyond his seat in the European Parliament
Włodzimierz Karpiński, who will join the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg directly from prison due to the capital city waste scandal, appears to be following in the footsteps of former President Lech Wałęsa by taking legal action in Strasbourg for reasons beyond his parliamentary mandate. He plans to file a formal complaint against actions by the Public Prosecution Service.
Recently, media outlets reported Wałęsa’s victory at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in a case against the Polish state. The court’s reasoning echoed language used by the Polish opposition during its bid to form a government.
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What do Karpiński’s lawyers allege about the prosecutor’s office?
Karpiński contends that the Polish public prosecutor’s office violates European standards on the presumption of innocence. Accordingly, he intends to lodge a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
He asserts that statements made by investigators after his release infringe on his privacy and his right to a fair trial
— reports RMF FM.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Public Prosecution Service accused Karpiński of tampering with the inquiry. Prosecutors cited an incident in early February when the politician allegedly misplaced a phone at the prosecutors’ request. Karpiński’s lawyers counter that he was detained at the end of the month and not permitted to impede a procedure in which he was not formally a participant.
The defense argues that some researchers present their conclusions as facts while releasing selective and biased material. RMF FM notes that a newly appointed MEP faces limited opportunities for a fair trial due to these dynamics.
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Source: wPolityce