Magdeburg's victims criticize new regulations on the side lawsuit according to the attack

Magdeburg's victims criticize new regulations on the side lawsuit according to the attack

On July 10, 2025, the wounds are still deep after the tragic attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, which occurred on December 20, 2024. The traumatic experiences concern numerous victims and their relatives, who can now contribute to the alleged assassin as a co -plaintiff in the current criminal proceedings. The path to justice is characterized by uncertainty and frustration, as current reports show.

The law enables a pool solution for many of those affected, so that they can defend themselves against the alleged perpetrator together. The investigative judge in Naumburg found that the interests of the co -plaintiffs are equally stored, which simplifies cooperation. All co -plaintiffs may choose their own lawyers, but have to pay for the legal fees themselves, since the state only covers the costs for two legally appointed legal benefits. In this case it is the experienced lawyers Petra Küllmei and Dr. Thomas Klaus from Magdeburg, who has represented some affected and surviving people since December 2024. These show understanding of the irritation that exist among the victims of the attack, since the decision often does not correspond to the expectations of those affected, as MDR

rights of co -plaintiffs

The rights as co -plaintiffs are diverse and offer the victims active participation in the criminal trial. There is attendance law that enables those affected to participate in the main hearing. You can submit direct questions to witnesses and the accused. They also have the right to contest court decisions. They are supported by specialized lawyers who agree to stand up for the victims and their relatives. For example, explains [anwalt.de] (https://www.ananwalt.de/rechtstipps/nebenklage-ihr-recht-sopfer-fall-fall-des-ttaeters- von-magdburg-237928.html) that lawyer Johannes von Räden is supported by numerous clients in the proceedings and is supported by a network of specialist colleagues.

For many affected, the co -action is an important legal instrument. According to the PAVLIC] (https://www.kanzlei-pavlic.de/rechtstipps/nebenklage-im-strafverfahrfahrfe/), victims of serious crimes have the opportunity to participate in the entire procedure. This includes the submission of applications for evidence and the insertion of legal remedies such as appeal or revision. Relatives of killing offenses can also submit a co -action to stand up for their rights and make their voices audible in the courtroom.