Waldemar Żurek: Draft regulation for prosecutor's offices not created in Ministry of Justice

Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek has clarified that a draft regulation concerning the operational procedures of prosecutor's offices was not prepared within the Ministry of Justice. Instead, he stated that the document was developed by the Presidial Office of the National Prosecutor's Office.

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In connection with the emerging information regarding the draft Regulation on the functioning of common organizational units of the prosecution service, communicated by the Prosecutors' Association 'Lex Super Omnia,' I strongly deny the information that the document submitted for consultation was prepared in the Ministry of Justice.

Żurek, who also serves as the Prosecutor General, announced on social media platform X that he had ordered intensified work on the draft regulation after assuming his dual role. He noted that work on the project had begun before his appointment and that he had not participated in its initial drafting. Currently, the draft is undergoing consultation, and final decisions regarding its ultimate form will be made after reviewing all submitted opinions and positions from the relevant stakeholders.

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The project was developed by the Presidial Office of the National Prosecutor's Office.

The prosecutors' association 'Lex Super Omnia' had previously raised concerns about the draft, suggesting it might not fully support prosecutorial independence. The association encouraged prosecutors to actively participate in the consultation process by submitting their comments and proposals, both through official channels and on social media. They emphasized the importance of this feedback for shaping the final version of the regulation, regardless of its origin.

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The text is the fruit of the work of the National Prosecutor's Office, and then it was sent to the Ministry of Justice and after a few months it was sent for consultation.