[Opinion] OPINION. Fast-track procedure gets (another) makeover: "Legislator seeks connection with legal practice"

The fast-track procedure, originally introduced by the law of 28 March 2000, has been the subject of much criticism since its inception and was virtually abandoned after the Constitutional Court's ruling of 28 March 2002. The first substantial reform was not introduced until the law of 18 January 2024. This reform attempted to address earlier objections, including by extending time limits and strengthening the rights of the defence. Nevertheless…