In the coming days, the Commission representatives will visit institutions responsible for the functioning of the prosecution service to provide their opinion on the matter.
According to TVN's "Fakty" reporter, an official verdict on regulating the status of so-called "neo-judges," appointed by the previous government, is expected in the coming weeks.
Minister Bodnar reminded in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on the "Graffiti" program that the Venice Commission had previously visited Poland in 2016 when these two roles were combined, and the proposed amendment aimed at separating them has been available on the Government Legislation Centre's website since July.
The Prosecutor General will be appointed by the Sejm, with candidates proposed by lawmakers, senators, and non-governmental organizations.
The changes aim to ensure the independence and impartiality of the prosecution service after years of issues in these areas during the Law and Justice (PiS) government.
The Venice Commission is an advisory body of the Council of Europe that analyzes and provides opinions on legal issues related to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
Its goal is to support legal reforms in member states by offering independent expertise and recommendations.
Source: IAR/PAP/TVN24/Polsat News
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