Ukraine's Constitutional Court Examines Poland's Judicial Experience in Online Lecture

Constitutional Court of Ukraine Hosts Online Lecture

According to Конституційний суд: On February 12, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine organized an online lecture focused on Poland's Constitutional Tribunal. The lecture, titled 'The Constitutional Court of Poland in the Human Rights Protection System – From Idea to Reality,' was delivered by European Court of Human Rights Judge Anna Adamczyk-Gallant. She detailed the Tribunal's history, structure, and powers, as well as the constitutional crisis that has persisted in Poland since 2015. This event highlights the ongoing dialogue among European judiciaries facing shared challenges to institutional independence.

History and Challenges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal

Poland's Constitutional Tribunal was established in 1982, with its regulatory framework finalized in 1985. A significant milestone was the constitutional reform of 1997. However, in 2015, the Polish Sejm passed a new Law on the Constitutional Tribunal, triggering a constitutional crisis that continues to this day. The Polish experience serves as a critical case study for other nations navigating the complex relationship between political change and judicial integrity.

The online lecture was attended by:

• Judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, including Viktor Gorodovenko, Oleg Pervomaisky, and Halyna Yurovska;
• Court staff;
• Judges;
• Lawyers;
• Prosecutors;
• Scholars;
• Lecturers;
• Students;
• Postgraduate students;
• Pupils of the Junior Academy of Sciences.

The session provided a vital platform for exchanging expertise and discussing pressing issues related to human rights protection and the functioning of constitutional institutions.

This lecture underscores the importance of international knowledge-sharing in the fields of human rights and constitutional law. Examining Poland's experience can offer valuable insights for Ukraine as it strives to uphold the rule of law and protect human rights, given the common challenges both nations confront in strengthening their democratic frameworks.