Concerns have emerged regarding the awarding of contracts by Poland’s Ministry of Justice to Professor Tadeusz Tomaszewski, who chairs a working group tasked with drafting legislation on court-appointed expert witnesses. The contracts, which could total up to PLN 324,000, have sparked debate since the working group, established in April 2024, operates under guidelines that prohibit remuneration for its members’ participation.
Despite this, the Ministry of Justice disclosed that Tomaszewski has been receiving a civil-law contract worth PLN 8,000 monthly, amounting to PLN 192,000 in total. Additionally, a subsequent contract effective from May 2026 grants him PLN 11,000 per month. Should this second contract reach its full term, the total value of Tomaszewski’s contracts could climb to approximately PLN 324,000. The ministry, however, has yet to specify the exact nature of the duties covered by these contracts.
This situation has prompted a legal association to seek clarification and request copies of the agreements. The association aims to ascertain whether Tomaszewski’s remunerated work was distinct from his unpaid responsibilities within the working group. The core of the issue lies in determining if the contracts pertain to separate assignments or overlap with duties that should be performed without compensation.
If Tomaszewski’s paid tasks are found to be independent of his role in the working group, no conflict may exist. However, if the contracts involve activities such as preparing legislation, conducting analyses, offering consultations, or overseeing work related to court-appointed experts, questions could arise about potential overlap with his non-remunerated duties. The legal association anticipates further information once the Ministry of Justice provides the requested documentation.