The judges visiting the Polish capital descended the steps of the Supreme Court to applause and chants of “Thank you!” from a large crowd. The European judges, joined by many Polish judges, lawyers and other citizens, marched from the high court to the parliament, some carrying Polish and European Union flags. Applause was strongest at the mention of Hungary and Turkey, where judicial independence has been curtailed in recent years. An EU court blocked measures that would have given it control of the Supreme Court. Many Polish judges have continued to assert their independence, issuing decisions that in some cases have gone against the interests of the ruling authorities.

Source: thestar January 11, 2020 17:09 UTC