All Rise

Judicial Resistance in Poland

By Marcin Mrowicki

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About the book

All Rise: Judicial Resistance in Poland explores Polish judges’ unprecedented and strategic resistance against the authoritarian reforms imposed by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party from 2015 to 2023. Rooted in the legacy of the Solidarity movement of the 1980s, the judges of Poland creatively and courageously upheld judicial independence through legal challenges, public demonstrations, domestic education initiatives, and international advocacy. Their actions have set a powerful example for judges concerned with defending democracy. This monograph further catalogs the judges many actions according to the system outlined in Michael Beer’s Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century. Essential reading for scholars, legal professionals, and activists, this work offers critical insights into the judiciary’s role in resisting authoritarianism and protecting the rule of law.

Countries

Poland

Regions

Europe

Written for

Scholars

About the authors

Marcin Mrowicki

Marcin Mrowicki, PhD, is Assistant Professor of EU Law and Human Rights at the University of Warsaw (Centre for Europe). He is an author of many academic and popular science publications. He worked as a lawyer at the European Court for Human Rights in Strasbourg (2012-2016), and at the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights’ Office in Poland (2016-2024). Since February 2024, he is also a Secretary of the Inter-ministerial Committee for Restoring Rule of Law and Constitutional Order and a Deputy Head of the Criminal Law Department of the Ministry of Justice in Poland.