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Freedom House “Freedom in the World” 2019 report ranks independence of the judiciary in Poland

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Rule of Law

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17 July 2019

Freedom House “Freedom in the World” 2019 report ranks independence of the judiciary in Poland

An annual report by the NGO Freedom House summarizes key developments surrounding the independence of the judiciary in 2018. Poland scored 1 out of 4 on this measure.

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