The Radom Detention Center Demonstrations and A Call for Judicial Critique
Observers describe the demonstrators as viewing Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik as democratically elected parliamentarians whose hold on power is seen as a scandal. This sentiment surfaced during a gathering outside the Radom Detention Center, where Kamiński is detained.
A reporter reports on yesterday’s events in Radom, noting the focus on the current Minister of Justice and the public response from supporters.
Yesterday, many gathered in front of the Detention Center in Radom for what was described as a commemorative day for Mariusz. Friends, colleagues, and even a visitor from Ukraine—someone rescued by Kamiński and his wife after the outbreak of war—attended. A concert featuring songs by Przemysław Gintrowski, a composer favored by Kamiński, accompanied the event. The turnout has grown beyond Radom, drawing participants from other places as well. The assembly frames the scenario as a protest against what they perceive as false imprisonment. The protesters reiterate that Kamiński and Wąsik were democratically elected, and they view their continued detention as a political scandal. They express concern that the break in serving the sentence will not be announced by the minister in charge, making the pardon process led by the President likely to continue without change. They also note that prior to becoming Minister of Justice, Bodnar served five years as Commissioner for Human Rights, a background they say should influence his actions in this case. This leads to a call for intervention from higher authorities to resolve the matter.
– quoted by the observer in an interview with wPolityce.pl.
There are people moving through the corridors of the Sejm and Senate who confront serious charges and yet act with restraint, while prisoners are fighting against corruption with resolve.
– the observer adds.
The report also references Marek Pyza’s piece about judicial decisions in lawsuits under article 231 of the Criminal Code.
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When attention turns to individual court decisions in their case, the impressions suggest a retaliatory trend. A review of hundreds of sentences reveals many were suspended, while others call for absolute imprisonment for official offenses, raising questions about the foundations of such judgments. Opinions differ, with some arguing that no laws were broken and that the actions resemble political retaliation behind the scenes.
– noted by the observer in the interview.
Further commentary addressed the health status of Mariusz Kamiński, highlighting a complaint against a court ruling that allowed force-feeding the former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
There is concern that the minister, perceived as not being at full physical stature, might experience worsening health with each day of hunger. While a court ruling exists concerning force-feeding, Kamiński has refused the procedure, and prosecutors have lodged a complaint. It remains clear that the health situation is deteriorating daily, and skeptics question what those in power aim to achieve through such persistence. This perspective characterizes the actions as brutal retaliation and a broader global curiosity about the episode.
– stated in the interview with wPolityce.pl.
Michał Zuchmantowicz, who represents Kamiński, spoke to Onet about the court decision on force-feeding.
He confirmed that Kamiński remains able to take fluids and asserted that no grounds exist to justify forcing feeding on him. An appeal has been filed against the court decision.
– he said.
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Source: wPolityce