Supreme Court quashes KRS refusal to judge's extension due to lack of right to comment on negative opinions.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court quashed the Supreme Council's refusal to extend a judge's service after age 65, ordering a retrial. The judge argued he was denied the right to respond to negative opinions regarding his work and conduct outside of office. The court ruled that procedural fairness requires the judge to be notified of hearings and given an opportunity to comment on such opinions before a final decision is made.
Legislator headnote
AI generated§ 14 pkt 4, § 17 ust. 1, § 18 ust. 2, § 19 ust. 1 i § 20 pkt 1 rozporządzenia Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 22 grudnia 2001 r. w sprawie szczegółowego trybu działania Krajowej Rady Sądownictwa i postępowania przed Radą: In proceedings concerning a judge's request for extension of service after age 65, the judge must be granted the opportunity to comment on opinions formed in the case, especially if they are unfavorable.