Right of Instruction - Richterbund Calls Again for More Protection of Prosecutors' Offices Against Political Influence
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After the election success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, the German judge's association calls for a better protection of the public prosecutors from political influence. Federal managing director Rebehn told the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger" that it must be ruled out by law that extremists in a government could conduct criminal investigations in one direction or another by means of instructions.
The AfD success in Saxony-Anhalt worries the justice system: The Richterbund warns against political influence, the right of instruction to the prosecutors must finally be removed.
In contrast to judges, prosecutors are bound by instructions, including from the Ministry of Justice. After the AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Richterbund demands that this right be changed quickly.
After the AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Richterbund is concerned about a party-political abuse of the prosecutors' offices. The judiciary must be better protected.
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