German Judges Say Reduce Political Influence on Public Prosecutors

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The German Association of Judges has called for better protection of the public prosecutors from possible political influence.

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The judiciary should decide independently in a state under the rule of law. However, prosecutors in Germany must follow possible instructions by ministers, for example.

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In a state governed by the law, the judiciary must be independent, but in Germany, prosecutors must follow the instructions of ministers, for example.The Association of Judges calls for rapid reforms - also because of the political climate.

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German prosecutors are bound by law by the directives of the ministries of justice. Should right-wing populists come to power, they could abuse this, fears the German Richterbund and demands reforms.

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In the fight against organised crime, the Union wants to better protect judges and prosecutors from threats with a new law. Author Christoph Lemmer explains why he wants the initiative to fail.

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The judiciary should decide independently in a state under the rule of law. However, prosecutors in Germany must follow possible instructions by ministers, for example.