Prof. Wojciech Sadurski from the UW’s Centre for Europe has been appointed to the Venice Commission. On 2nd March, the Polish government announced the appointment of new Polish representatives to this most important advisory body of the Council of Europe.
The Venice Commission, officially known as the European Commission for Democracy through Law, is the most important advisory body of the Council of Europe, operating since 1990. The Commission’s opinions form the basis for European standards of the rule of law. It supports member states in strengthening the rule of law, constitutional democracy and the protection of human rights. It prepares opinions and expert reports on constitutions, constitutional laws and changes in judicial systems.
By decision of Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Waldemar Żurek, Minister of Justice, Prof. Wojciech Sadurski from the UW’s Centre for Europe and Prof. Monika Florczak-Wątor from the Jagiellonian University have been appointed as Poland’s new representatives on the Venice Commission.
“This appointment confirms Prof. Sadurski’s outstanding qualifications, competence and achievements, particularly in the field of constitutional law. I am delighted and proud of yet another success achieved by a member of the academic community at the University of Warsaw. I offer my sincere congratulations and wish him every success in the future,” said Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector.
Prof. Wojciech Sadurski is a constitutional lawyer and professor of law at the University of Sydney and the Centre for Europe at the University of Warsaw. He specialises in constitutional law, legal theory and human rights. He is a distinguished researcher of the mechanisms of democracy, authoritarianism and the protection of fundamental rights. His publications are often used as a reference point in discussions on the state of the rule of law in Europe.