“Frozen” Valorization of Judges’ Salaries in Poland in the Light of Europe Union Legal Standards

The material independence of judges is one the essential guarantees their and, at same time, proper functioning judiciary. Of course, should not conclude from this that there a simple relationship between and status judges, nor presume general prohibition on reducing judicial salaries. Undoubtedly, however, commensurate remuneration permanently linked to question independence. aim article analyze premises permissibility “freezing” adjustment judges’ salaries in light international legal standards. based specific factual situation, as 2023, basic salary for common courts Poland was “frozen” third year row.