Former Polish Justice Minister Shelters in Budapest to Avoid Arrest
Zbigniew Ziobro, the former Polish justice minister from the last Conservative PiS government, has avoided attending a parliamentary hearing on the lifting of his immunity from prosecution. Since October 27, he has been staying in Budapest to evade arrest.
Legal Proceedings Against Ziobro
Polish prosecutors have prepared 26 charges against Ziobro, accusing him of abuse of power during his time in office. These charges were brought forward by the Tusk government, which has a parliamentary majority supporting the lifting of immunities for indicted PiS officials.
Parliamentary Actions
- The parliamentary committee approved the justice ministry’s request to waive Ziobro’s immunity.
- The committee recommended his arrest and detention pending trial.
- These recommendations were set to be voted on in parliament on November 7.
Ziobro’s Response
"I am not going to return to Poland because I have been told I would be arrested and held before the hearing took place, which would be unlawful."
This statement was made during a press conference in Budapest on November 6. Ziobro denies all the charges against him.
Context
During his tenure, Ziobro frequently clashed with EU institutions. The current Polish government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s coalition has taken strong measures against members of the former PiS government.
Author’s summary: Zbigniew Ziobro, facing 26 abuse of power charges, remains in Budapest to avoid arrest and denies all allegations amid Poland’s heated political struggle.
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