Concerns have been raised regarding contracts potentially worth up to PLN 324,000, awarded by Poland’s Ministry of Justice to Professor Tadeusz Tomaszewski. Tomaszewski, who chairs a working group tasked with drafting legislation on court-appointed expert witnesses, has been under scrutiny due to these financial arrangements. The working group, which began its efforts in April 2024, operates under guidelines that prohibit remuneration for its members.
Despite these rules, the Ministry of Justice’s disclosures reveal that Tomaszewski received a civil-law contract valued at PLN 8,000 monthly, amounting to a total of PLN 192,000. Additionally, a subsequent contract initiated in May 2026 grants him an extra PLN 11,000 each month. Should this second agreement continue for its full duration, its combined worth could approach PLN 324,000. However, the ministry has not clarified the specific duties covered under these contracts.
These revelations have prompted a legal association to seek further clarification and request copies of the contracts. Their goal is to ascertain whether the paid work Tomaszewski is conducting is distinct from his unpaid roles within the working group. If the contracts pertain to separate tasks, there might not be an issue. However, if they involve activities such as legislative preparation, analyses, consultations, or coordination related to court-appointed experts, there could be questions regarding potential overlap with his unpaid obligations.
The situation remains under scrutiny as the association awaits the Ministry of Justice’s response to their document request. The ministry’s forthcoming clarification will likely determine whether the contracts are in conflict with the working group’s regulations. Further developments are anticipated as more information becomes available.