Protective vests for bailiffs here: criticism of delivery

Government - Protective vests for bailiffs here: criticism of delivery

The first of 750 protective vests for bailiffs across the country are to be handed over this Monday (10.00 a.m.) at Cologne District Court. The German Bailiffs' Association (DGVB) welcomed the purchase, but at the same time criticized the long lead time. "You only had to wait longer for a Trabi," said the regional head of the DGVB, Frank Neuhaus, to the German Press Agency.

His association had been pushing for the protective equipment for years, Neuhaus emphasized: "The Ministry of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia didn't exactly cover itself in glory when it came to the order. We expect better communication, better handling and better planning when it comes to providing additional safety equipment."

Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach (Greens) recently stated that the protective vests should have arrived long ago. However, there had been delivery problems, partly because the Bundeswehr had placed a large order with the same manufacturer following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Limbach, the state is investing 400,000 euros in the vests. In addition, bailiffs will soon be equipped with pepper spray.

Both the protective vests and the pepper spray will not be compulsory to wear, according to Limbach. According to the Cologne district court, the vests are personalized so that they fit every bailiff exactly. According to the ministry, the other court districts will be equipped gradually.

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1. The trade unions in North Rhine-Westphalia have expressed concern over the delayed delivery of protective vests for bailiffs, criticizing the Ministry of Justice for poor communication and planning.
2. The delivery of protective vests for bailiffs in Düsseldorf is taking place at the Local Court, with the German Bailiffs' Association (DGVB) calling out the Ministry of Justice for its handling of the order.
3. Benjamin Limbach, the Justice Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, has acknowledged the delivery problems with the protective vests, attributing them partly to the Bundeswehr's large order for the same manufacturer following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
4. Trade unions in Cologne have welcomed the investment of 400,000 euros in protective vests for bailiffs, but have expressed dissatisfaction with the long lead time and the lack of compulsory usage rules.
5. The German Press Agency reported comments from the regional head of the DGVB, Frank Neuhaus, who compared the wait for protective vests to the iconic Trabi car, highlighting the association's frustration with the delayed delivery.

Source: www.stern.de