"Placing the citizen at the center of reforms and reflections on the development of law allows us to move beyond dogmatic or political disputes and view the rule of law as a value that serves the individual. The rule of law is a value that protects human rights, and its loss has negative consequences for both the citizen and the state," said Minister Bodnar.

The actions implemented by the Ministry of Justice have a common denominator: the fullest possible protection of human rights. Since the beginning of the year, by decision of the Minister of Justice, all proceedings requiring the consent of the current National Council of the Judiciary in terms of judicial appointments have been suspended. This is just one example of several non-legislative measures through which the government acknowledges and implements the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union. No disciplinary proceedings are initiated against judges referring to EU law and courts in order to obtain their opinions on matters concerning the rule of law in Poland.

According to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary passed by the Sejm, Council members will be elected, according to the Constitution, by judges, not politicians. This depoliticization constitutes a fundamental step forward, addressing systemic issues regarding judicial appointments and promotions that have been accumulating for years, creating structural legal uncertainty throughout the judiciary.

The Ministry of Justice, in all its efforts, strives to reconcile what may seem irreconcilable: quick, effective legislative actions on the one hand and strong civil society involvement in ensuring the highest standards of the democratic process on the other.