Rafał Trzaskowski opposes the abuse of parliamentary immunity, but critics recall how his party protected Tomasz Grodzki from corruption charges. Is his stance truly consistent?
Rafał Trzaskowski, KO’s presidential candidate, recently addressed the issue of parliamentary immunity, criticizing its frequent misuse. During a meeting in Grudziądz, he stated that while immunity was historically necessary, it should not protect politicians from criminal responsibility, such as drunk driving. Trzaskowski pledged that if elected president, he would not pardon any “party cronies,” emphasizing the need for accountability in politics.
Grodzki’s Case and Immunity Controversy
However, Trzaskowski’s remarks have sparked comparisons to Tomasz Grodzki, a former Senate Speaker from his party, who avoided prosecution due to senatorial immunity. Grodzki was implicated in a corruption case involving alleged bribes for expedited medical procedures. Despite the prosecution’s request to lift his immunity, the Senate majority rejected it, and the case lost momentum following changes in the prosecutor’s office. Critics argue that Trzaskowski’s strong stance on immunity contradicts his party’s past actions, raising concerns about political consistency.