On Friday 8 May, the Polish government was due to inform the European Commission whether it intends to implement the ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union ordering it to immediately suspend the new disciplinary regime for judges who are critical of the government (see EUROPE B12264A29).
At the time of going to press, the Commission had not confirmed that it had received a reply, but, according to a statement issued by the Polish Supreme Court and its acting President, it...