National Prosecutor Responds to Bodnar’s Personnel Moves and Reaffirms Legal Compliance
A clear call has come from the National Prosecutor, Dariusz Barski, urging prosecutors working within the National Prosecutor’s Office and across various levels of public prosecution to adhere strictly to the applicable laws. In a formal statement, Barski emphasized the importance of following established rules and procedures for all prosecutor’s offices, asserting that lawful conduct remains essential for the integrity of the entire system.
The response was provided to the wPolityce.pl portal, which published Barski’s remarks in relation to recent actions taken by the Attorney General, Adam Bodnar. This development has drawn attention to how nominations and appointments within the National Public Prosecution Service are handled and whether they align with the required legal framework.
Barski asserted that there has been no request submitted to the Attorney General regarding the appointment of specific prosecutors, including Andrzej Janecki, Marek Jamrogowicz, Anna Adamiak, and others who were referenced in the Attorney General’s public announcement about positions within the National Public Prosecution Service. Because no formal request from the competent authority was presented, these nominations cannot be regarded as valid or legally binding. The absence of a request from the National Prosecutor’s Office undermines the authority behind these appointments, rendering them without legal effect under current procedures.
In his remarks, Barski noted the necessity of careful and lawful action across all units of the public prosecution system. The statements underscored a call for consistency with the law among prosecutors and staff who operate within the National Prosecution Service and in other offices at various levels. The goal, according to Barski, is to maintain clear standards of legality in personnel decisions and to prevent actions that would conflict with statutory requirements.
Barski’s message also highlighted the expectation that public prosecutors monitor their own conduct and ensure that any personnel changes proceed only through proper administrative processes. The emphasis remains on upholding legal norms, safeguarding due process, and avoiding implications that could affect the legitimacy of the prosecution service as a whole.
The discussion surrounding Bodnar’s personnel decisions continues to attract attention from observers and media outlets. A related report notes that one senior prosecutor has publicly commented on the legal consequences of appointments, suggesting that certain actions may lack binding effects if they were not supported by formal requests as required by law. This posture reinforces the idea that the legitimacy of staffing choices depends on lawful procedures and official authorization from the appropriate authorities.
Observers are urged to monitor how these developments unfold, particularly in light of ongoing debates about the governance of the national prosecutor system and the mechanisms that govern appointments. The central issue remains the necessity for transparency, compliance with statutory constraints, and safeguards to ensure that personnel changes reflect proper authority and legal conventions.
Authorities reiterate that maintaining lawful processes protects the integrity of the prosecution service and reinforces public trust. By insisting on formal procedures, Barski aligns with the broader principle that the rule of law must guide every step of personnel management within prosecutorial institutions. The focus is on preventing ambiguity, ensuring accountability, and promoting a culture of legal compliance throughout the service.
The situation continues to develop as more details surface about the sequence of events, the exact nature of the nominations in question, and the official responses from the Attorney General’s office. While the legal framework remains the guiding compass, practitioners within the National Prosecution Service are reminded to act with prudence, to document decisions clearly, and to seek appropriate authorization whenever personnel changes are contemplated. The overarching objective is a transparent, law-abiding process that upholds the authority of the National Prosecutor and the integrity of the public prosecution architecture.
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