Niepoprawnik: How to Restore Trust in the Judiciary in Poland?

In the next episode of “Incorrector” on the YouTube Channel Zero, Bogusław Leśnodorski and Marcin Matczak discuss the idea of the judiciary and how judges are perceived by citizens.

Main Discussion Points

• Why don’t people like judges?
• What are the reasons for the decline in trust in the judiciary?
• What can be done to improve the image of the judiciary in Poland?
• Are reforms needed?
• Why has arbitration not been successful in Poland?

These and other questions are tackled by the hosts.

Case Study

They also discussed the case of a judge accused of stealing 50 PLN at a petrol station. The court of first instance found the judge guilty and deprived the accused of the right to practice the profession, while the court of second instance overturned this verdict and restored the judge’s ability to work. Why were there such extreme verdicts in two instances?

We invite you to watch the entire episode