The principle of separateness and independence of courts and tribunals and the image of the Polish judiciary in contemporary society – the sociological and legal aspect

Abstract

Considerations regarding the judiciary in Poland should begin with the constitution, which is the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of April 2, 1997, the principles of separateness and independence of courts and tribunals contained in it constitute the foundation of the justice system. The activity of the justice system is subject to social evaluation, and its direction undoubtedly affects the quality and fluency of the judicial function, which is justice.

The following work is aimed at analyzing social opinions about the judiciary in Poland, identifying the most sensitive areas, demonstrating current trends in the society affected by the crisis of the judiciary, and presenting proposed steps that may be implemented by the judges' self-government or other public institutions in order to restore confidence in the judiciary, which as a consequence will enable the proper implementation of the constitutional principle that determines the independence and independence of the courts of the Republic of Poland.