Prof. Ryszard Piotrowski on the dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal. "One cannot invent new meanings of words"

The dispute over Maciej Berek's appointment as a Constitutional Tribunal judge continues, focusing on the validity of his oath taken without the president's presence. Professor Ryszard Piotrowski argues that the oath must be taken in the president's presence, deeming the current interpretation absurd. The President's Office asserts that Berek's oath is not valid, as it was not administered before the president. Consequently, Berek remains an elected judge without formal status. The Tribunal's president has barred Berek from ruling until the president clarifies the oath's validity.