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Poland Reforms Could 'Undermine' Judicial Independence
Controversial reforms in Poland would force supreme court judges to retire at 65.
Poland has introduced reforms which could see almost half of the country's judges retire at 65. The European Commission has begun legal action against the change.
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(Picture: Civil rights groups have protested against the Polish government's judicial reforms. Credit: EPA)
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