Dubois Polemicizes on Bishop's Role in Advocacy and Judicial Oaths

In Poland, the appointment of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal is a matter of significant legal and political debate. This piece, published in Rzeczpospolita, reflects a critical legal perspective on the recent events surrounding the oath-taking ceremony.

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Where lawyer Leszek Kieliszewski finds an object for a joke, I see effectiveness and the ability to save citizens from lawlessness.

Lawyer Jacek Dubois engages in a direct polemic with another legal professional, Leszek Kieliszewski, challenging his views on the constitutional obligations of the President. Dubois argues for a more pragmatic interpretation of the law, emphasizing the 'effectiveness and ability to save citizens from lawlessness' over what he perceives as Kieliszewski's overly literal or perhaps politically motivated critique.

The core of the disagreement lies in the presidential oath, a crucial step in the judicial appointment process. While both lawyers agree that the President has a constitutional duty, Dubois contests Kieliszewski's assertion that the oath administered by the Marshal of the Sejm, in the presence of a notary, is insufficient. Dubois implies that Kieliszewski's commentary borders on mockery, particularly his sarcastic remarks about the judges involved.

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The oath-taking was the president's duty, and failure to perform this duty is a constitutional offense.

This exchange highlights a deeper tension within the Polish legal community and society at large regarding the politicization of the judiciary and the interpretation of constitutional procedures. Rzeczpospolita, as a publication known for its engagement with legal and political discourse, provides a platform for such nuanced debates, allowing readers to engage with complex legal arguments from a distinctly Polish viewpoint.

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he begins to mock the judges who were placed in such a position by a careless president, claiming they pretended, standing before the marshal, that it was the president and that for a complete curio, only a photograph or wax figure of Karol Nawrocki was missing during the oath.