Law In Brief: Efficiency of courts; Ombudsman; Employers Federation

For the first time in 12 years, Polish courts have been able to handle more cases than they receive, Justice Minister Grzegorz Kurczuk said at an annual meeting of court presidents. Prime Minister Leszek Miller, who also attended the meeting, said he knew the needs of the legal system and appreciated the hard work of judges. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C1) ... Ombudsman Prof. Andrzej Zoll claims that the so-called screening law does not provide a clear definition of working for communist security services. "As a result, the existing definition may involve any kind of service for the state," Zoll said. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C1) ... The Private Employers' Confederation (PKPP) has filed to the Constitutional Tribunal for an investigation into whether the tax regulations introduced by Finance Minister Grzegorz Kolodko have been drafted in accordance with the Constitution. (Puls Biznesu, 8). A.Z.