Lawsuit against Jamel rocks the forester: Alcohol ban in danger!

Lawsuit against Jamel rocks the forester: Alcohol ban in danger!

Gägelow, Deutschland - The anti-right music festival "Jamel Rockt the Förster" faces a major legal challenge. The organizers, Birgit and Horst Lohmeyer, filed a lawsuit before the administrative court in Schwerin today after an urgent application failed in May. It was about a lease of around 7,800 euros, which the municipality raised for the use of the public country. "Jamel Rockt the forester", which has been taking place since 2007, is supported by the DGB Nord and IG Metall and is scheduled to take place on August 22nd and 23rd in Gägelow, but the Lohmeyers have decided to advance the legal clarification, "reports the Ostsee-Zeitung.

The lawsuit refers to several points. According to the Lohmeyers, they did not register the festival as a musical event, but as a meeting for over 18 days. This means that according to the right of assembly, you actually do not have to pay a lease and the public areas are allowed to use free of charge. The administrative court also found in an earlier decision that the obligation to pay for meetings for meetings is not available to ensure that even less average people can exercise their fundamental rights to freedom of assembly. In this sense, the Lohmeyers were awarded the Order of Merit of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania because they are actively involved in right-wing extremism.

on the legal framework

When evaluating the lawsuit, the question of the requirements that could possibly come into force also arises, such as the impending ban on alcohol. District Administrator Tino Schomann critically commented on the situation and emphasized that no alcohol was necessary for a political message. He also does not see any urgency because the festival only takes place at the end of August and has enough time for clarification.

In the current discussion, it is also clear that the use of areas of the municipality is not possible without a usage contract and without paying the usage fee. Schomann emphasizes that the public must protect security and order and to determine clear framework conditions for the festival. While the legal discussion continues, it remains to be seen whether the Lohmeyers can handle the costs for the lease.

The challenges of the festival

“Jamel Rockt the forester” has established itself as a significant platform against right -wing extremism. The event has been attracting people for years who want to set a sign of democracy and tolerance. The festival takes place in a village that is shaped by neo -Nazis and has thus developed into an important meeting point for like -minded people.

The legal hurdles that are now in front of the organizers are challenging. From payment of the main usage fee to the possible restrictions on alcohol consumption - there are many aspects that could burden the festival. But the Lohmeyers cannot be heard and do everything they can to let the festival take place this year.