Justice crisis in MV: Oberland referee raises the alarm over personnel shortage!

Justice crisis in MV: Oberland referee raises the alarm over personnel shortage!

In the current discourse on the judiciary in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the signs are on storm. Kai-Uwe Theede, President of the Higher Regional Court Rostock, is at the top of this discussion. He raised the alarm in a recently published press release and criticizes the grievances in the judicial system. The reaction is complex, with Minister of Justice Jacqueline Bernhardt in a very quick answer.

Bernhardt countered the criticism and emphasizes that the personnel requirements of the Higher Regional Court did not match the available figures. In their opinion, the ordinary courts are sufficiently equipped with staff, since the load per position is below 100 percent. Particularly noteworthy is their statement on the importance of adequate equipment of the courts and public prosecutors, which is essential for the functionality of the judiciary. In the meantime, Theede refers to reality with a lack of at least 75 years of judge in the past ten years, which means that citizens often have to wait up to four years for decisions in medical liability matters.

The pressure on the Minister of Justice

The burgeoning criticism of the CDU opposition makes it clear that the current situation can no longer be ignored. Sebastian Ehlers, legal policy spokesman for the CDU parliamentary group, has sharply attacked the minister and confirmed that it was not enough with a beautiful speech. His statement that Bernhardt lives in a "bogus world" illustrates how serious the situation in the judiciary actually is. The demand for serious relief for the overloaded dishes is getting louder.

The statistics prove the concerns that are plagued by both the public and the judiciary itself. Over 100 new rehearsal poets have been discontinued since 2021 and the number of trainee lawyers has even tripled, but that is obviously not enough to fix the structural problems. The long procedural period is not just a number; It has a direct impact on the life of people who are waiting for justice.

The Rostock Higher Regional Court

The Rostock Higher Regional Court, which has been resided in a magnificent neo -Gothic brick building on the Rosengarten since July 1, 1992, has an important function in the country's legal system. Visitors can pursue the 23 Senate's public negotiations, which throws a transparent light on the judiciary. In the district of ordinary jurisdiction in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there are a total of four regional courts and numerous district courts, together with around 1,400 employees, including around 300 judges.

The importance of a functioning judicial system is unmistakable. Citizens must be able to trust that their concerns will be treated promptly and fairly. This not only requires a sufficient number of judges, but also an awareness of the needs and concerns of the population.

A structured and legal orientation is important to help citizens understand and enforce their rights and duties. According to the information from the Ministry of Justice, accused can commission a defender at any time, which represents a fundamental securing of their right. A well -functioning legal system is the foundation of a sustainable society.

It remains to be seen how developments will be shaped in the coming weeks. However, one thing is certain: The challenges within the judiciary in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are more urgent than ever, and active measures are needed to improve the situation and to meet the citizens.

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