Polish Sejm Clash: Access Denied for Kamiński and Wąsik Amid Clemency Controversy
Recent statements from the Sejm Chairman, Mariusz Kamiński, indicate that Maciej Wąsik and Kamiński themselves are barred from entering the Sejm building. During the Sejm Presidium meeting, Szymon Hołownia asserted responsibility for these access restrictions, a claim echoed by Krzysztof Bosak of Confederation in an interview on TVP Info on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, around 21 individuals left prison after President Andrzej Duda granted clemency, commuting their prison terms and overturning prior convictions. This decision has intensified the political tension surrounding the two politicians, who were among those affected by the clemency action.
Confrontation or Containment?
When queried about the possibility of Kamiński and Wąsik appearing at the Sejm session set to begin on Thursday, Bosak suggested that the confrontation would likely occur outside the Sejm chamber, at the perimeters of the Sejm complex. He cited ongoing statements indicating that the Marshal of the Sejm would not permit their access to the Sejm buildings. The Guard, reporting directly to the Marshal, is charged with controlling entry to the Sejm grounds.
In response, the Marshal of the Sejm spoke at today’s Presidium meeting, emphasizing personal responsibility for the decision. He stated that no one should expect agreement with him on the matter and reaffirmed the action as a decisive choice. He also noted extensive consultations with legal counsel as part of the process, while acknowledging that the PiS faction maintains its own legal advisers who disagree with the current stance.
Bearing witness to the exchange, Bosak remarked that this dispute could persist for some time. He argued that there is a lack of a clear, impartial legal authority in Poland to settle the issue definitively, pointing to perceived internal divisions within the key judicial institutions.
Bosak asserted that neither the Constitutional Court nor the Supreme Court currently commands universal respect from either side, suggesting that legitimacy questions continue to shape the debate.
The Confederation’s Constitutional Reset Proposal
Bosak reminded listeners that the Confederation advocates a constitutional reset. The core objective would be to modify the structure and composition of the National Council of the Judiciary, the Supreme Court, and the Constitutional Court, with aims to re-elect or expand these bodies. The push reflects a broader strategy to recalibrate Poland’s highest legal authorities in light of the latest political developments.
On Wednesday, Hołownia reiterated that Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are not recognized as members of the Sejm, and that the Marshal’s Guard is aware of the prohibition on their presence in the Sejm session hall. The statement underscored the likelihood that they will not be admitted to the chamber during ongoing proceedings. He also entertained the possibility that former parliamentarian status could grant access, suggesting that Kamiński and Wąsik might obtain former Parliamentarian and Senator identity cards to enter the Sejm and Parliament buildings without invoking passport procedures.
Hołownia added that to calm tensions, the Presidium should refrain from issuing day tickets for the Thursday and Friday sessions to Kamiński and Wasik. This approach would extend to limiting entry while the situation unfolds.
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Source: wPolityce
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