Dr. Mateusz Radajewski: Could the president of the Constitutional Tribunal constitute a quorum alone?

On November 3, a meeting of newly appointed Constitutional Tribunal judges was held, but their interpretation of quorum is legally flawed. They claimed to form the General Assembly of Judges without considering those unable to participate, which contradicts the law. The quorum required for decisions is defined as two-thirds of the total number of judges, and this should not be reduced due to absences. The law emphasizes that all judges, regardless of their ability to attend, count towards the total number. Additionally, the presence of the Tribunal's president is mandatory for valid resolutions, raising further doubts about the legitimacy of the meeting. Consequently, no effective resolutions were made during this gathering.

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