On a recent session of the Sejm, Piotr Łukasz Juliusz Andrzejewski and Jacek Dubois were chosen as vice-presidents of the State Tribunal. In addition, the parliament filled sixteen positions on the Constitutional Court, including the former Sejm President Józef Zych. The vote showed strong parliamentary support, with 431 deputies voting in favor of the Vice-Presidents and TS members, one voting against, and four MPs abstaining.
Andrzejewski brings a long career in the Polish judiciary and public service. He served on the Constitutional Tribunal from 2015 through 2019 and has held the role of Vice-Chairman since 2019. A veteran lawyer, he has defended figures in martial law era trials and has been a longtime member of the political parliamentary group aligned with the ruling party. His candidacy was advanced by members of the parliamentary club associated with the governing party.
Dubois is recognized for his work in criminal law and personal rights protection. He first joined the State Tribunal in 2011 and later held the position of Vice-President at the Court of Justice in 2012. He secured reelection to the Court in 2015 and again in 2019, a fact noted by members of the parliamentary coalition. His experience spans prosecutorial matters and fundamental civil liberties, shaping his approach to jurisprudence and interpretation of rights within the state legal framework.
State Tribunal Members
The full slate of newly appointed State Tribunal members includes Marek Czeszkiewicz, Jan Majchrowski, Adrian Salus, Piotr Sak, Marcin Wawrzyniak, Maciej Zaborowski, Sabina Grabowska, Adam Koczyk, Marek Mikołajczyk, Przemysław Rosati, Piotr Zientarski, Marek Małecki, Józef Zych, Marcin Radwan-Röhrenschef, Kamila Ferenc and Maciej Milosz.
Six members were nominated by MPs from the governing party, one by MPs from a smaller coalition group, and the remaining appointments were proposed by MPs from several opposition and civic groups including KO, PSL-Trzecia Droga, Polska 2050-Trzecia Droga, and the Left. The selection process aligns with constitutional requirements demanding an absolute majority by the Sejm in the presence of at least half of the legal number of deputies for the election of a State Tribunal judge.
According to constitutional provisions, the Constitutional Court is composed of a chairman, two vice-chairmen, and sixteen members elected by the Sejm from beyond the ranks of active deputies and senators, serving for the duration of the Sejm’s term. The first President of the Supreme Court serves ex officio as President of the Court of Justice, underscoring the interconnected structure of Poland’s judiciary and its oversight mechanisms.
Further coverage highlights the composition of parliamentary committees, the leadership of the Sejm Chancellery, and the newly named members of the National Council of the Judiciary. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to align judicial oversight with elected representation and the evolving framework of Poland’s legal institutions. The full list and roles have been noted by observers and reflected in parliamentary summaries.