23 July,2017 10:17 AM IST | Warsaw | Agencies
Poland's senate approved a controversial reform of the Supreme Court yesterday, despite warnings from the European Union, appeals from Washington and massive street protests against the measure
The bill has led to street protests in Warsaw, Poland. Pic/AFP
Poland's senate approved a controversial reform of the Supreme Court yesterday, despite warnings from the European Union, appeals from Washington and massive street protests against the measure.
The legislation, which was pushed through by Parliament on Wednesday, was approved by 55 senators, with 23 opposed and two abstentions. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets nationwide to protest the law, which reinforces political control over the Supreme Court.
The opposition argues the measures amount to a "coup d'etat" but the ruling conservative Law and Justice party says the reforms are essential to rationalise the judicial system and fight corruption.
