- Lower Saxony's judicial system aims to provide transparency.
So, what goes down in the local and social courts, and what happens within prison walls? The upcoming "Week of Justice," starting this Sunday, aims to shed light on the justice system in Lower Saxony. Over 50 establishments are arranging mock trials and various other activities, allowing the crowd to cast their votes on their preferred outcome. According to Lower Saxony's Minister of Justice, Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD), from the German Press Agency, the goal is to provide citizens with an intimate, fresh perspective on the justice system. Wahlmann strongly believes that such events can strengthen our rule of law in the long term.
Organized for the first time as a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law, the "Week of Justice" is of significant importance to Wahlmann, as she stated, "The judiciary, being the third key pillar of state power, plays a pivotal role in our democratic rule of law." Her role as Minister of Justice motivates her to make this dedicated work more publicly recognized than ever before.
Planned activities include debates, movie screenings, exhibitions, and reading sessions. On Friday, there will be a football match at the Justizvollzugsanstalt Vechta, with the prison team taking on a traditional squad from VfL Osnabrück. Minister Wahlmann plans to be present and participate in other "Week of Justice" events.
"Week of Justice" Festivities
The Commission overseeing the "Week of Justice" events has been instrumental in coordinating the numerous activities, ensuring a successful commemoration of the Basic Law's 75th anniversary. During the festivities, Minister Wahlmann will emphasize the judiciary's crucial role as the third pillar of state power, emphasizing its significance in upholding our democratic rule of law.
