We encourage you to read the article titled “Polish Courts Lack Half of Their Lay Judges. They Are Essential,” written by journalist Karolina Wysota and published on the Money.pl portal. In this article, Dr Łukasz Wydra, a barrister and Partner at Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners, and Head of the Arbitration Practice, offers his assessment of the current state of lay judges in Poland.

The crisis of lay judges in Polish courts: what are the consequences of their shortage?

Our expert highlights the crucial role that lay judges play in the Polish judicial system, including how individuals serving in this role should be remunerated. Alternatively, consideration might be given to establishing the role of lay judge as a separate profession. As noted in the publication, the shortage of lay judges may lead to significant disruptions in the functioning of courts, including delays in proceedings and a decline in the quality of judgments rendered.

Expert from Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners: what are the recommendations?

The article also addresses potential solutions and the need for urgent legislative action to ensure the proper functioning of the judiciary.

We invite you to read the full article, including our expert’s insights on the status and role of lay judges in the Polish court system.

The article is available via the link.