Robert Kmieciak: We are creating a prosecutor's office for citizens, not for prosecutors

After two years of work, the Commission for the Codification of the Judiciary and Prosecutor's Office presented a comprehensive reform project for the Polish prosecutor's office. The project aims to create a modern institution for legal order protection, emphasizing the independence of prosecutors. Critics question the effectiveness of separating the roles of the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General, arguing that political influence remains. The proposal includes a mechanism for selecting the Prosecutor General that involves both the Sejm and the Senate, aiming to reduce politicization. The project also introduces measures to ensure the independence of prosecutors during investigations, with transparent case assignments and limited grounds for case reassignment. Concerns about potential misuse of authority by the Prosecutor General are addressed through requirements for justification and transparency in decisions. The reform seeks to balance independence with accountability…