An expert on constitutional law, Bodnar, 46, says he believes the ruling party is turning Poland into a “semi-authoritarian state,” along the same lines as Hungary.
Many who struggled against Poland's communist system feel they are fighting for democracy once again
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“Let's call things by their name - this is a question of whether an honest judge can be put in handcuffs,” said Adam Bodnar, the country's human rights commissioner.
Fate of Polish judge hangs in balance as panel deliberates
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