Schrödinger’s Judges: Challenges to the Rule of Law Restoration in Poland

Michal Stambulski

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Schrödinger’s Judges: Challenges to the Rule of Law Restoration in Poland

Michal Stambulski

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Abstract

What happens when judges are both legitimate and illegitimate at the same time? In post-2023 Poland, tension arises between ‘old judges’ (pre-2018), accusing ‘neo-judges’ of ethical compromise, and the new government, which aims to maintain judicial continuity. As a result, neo-judges find themselves in a state akin to Schrödinger's cat, their legitimacy simultaneously affirmed and denied. This paradox encapsulates the broader struggle over judicial authority and political influence in the country.

Original language	English
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DOIs	https://doi.org/10.59704/40c1cd516ac7885c
Publication status	Published - 19 Dec 2024

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