Weimar mask judge: Constitutional complaint failed!

Weimar mask judge: Constitutional complaint failed!

Weimar, Deutschland - When do you ever have a judge who stylized himself to the hero of the critics of measures? In the case of the so -called mask judge from Weimar, it quickly becomes clear that it can go very differently. This case, which caused a stir throughout the country during Corona pandemic, has now finally been completed. Today, the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe announces that the constitutional complaint of the convicted district judge was declared inadmissible. With this decision, the legal dispute over the judge's legal machinations is finally done.

The “Weimar mask judge”, as he is titled in the media, was once known to suspend almost all Corona protection measures in schools. This was done by an urgent decision he issued in April 2021 and which declared the state's regulations as unconstitutional. But the judge was in a legal slamassel: the Erfurt district court found that he was trying to construct suitable cases in order to underpin his argument. The exhausting investigations by the regional court showed that the judge was looking for parents who wanted to take action against the measures instead of deciding neutral. As the district court of Erfurt stated, he made his decision "arbitrarily" and moved away from law and law.

Legal base and the consequences

The punishment for the magistrate was drastically: he was sentenced to two years in prison, but which were exposed to probation. This decision has now been confirmed by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on November 20, 2024, which showed the revision as unfounded by both the public prosecutor and the defendant. According to the judgment, the judge's judge is now over for the convicted judge. According to the German Judges Act (DRIG), his judge's relationship automatically ends with the conviction. Before his arrest, he had to accept a reduction in his remuneration by 25 %.

The presiding judge of the BGH, Eva Menges, summed up what was clear to many: the judge had violated essential procedural principles and his obligation to neutral. His deliberate chess trains resulted in massive hearing violations, which had a lasting impact on the procedure. The conviction of the Erfurt Regional Court is therefore legally binding and the judicial reputation of the man, who was once able to enjoy the public's trust, is sustainable.

an inglorious end

The thought of a pension is also a passé: with the loss of his judge's office, he also loses all claims to a judge's pension. Fortunately, his employer will pay part of his previously acquired entitlements to the statutory pension insurance. What's next for the former judge? The future remains uncertain. It remains to be seen whether a way will open up in his career or whether the former time in the judicial service is a thing of the past.

The controversial decisions and the associated rebellion not only turned the legal system upside down, but also fueled the public interest in Corona policy and the associated measures. The case of the mask judge offers a deep insight into the complexity of the legal framework during a crisis situation. The entire situation remains a lesson about how important compliance with legal principles is even in times of pressing challenges.

Information from mdr , brak and daily show were used to illuminate the dimensions of this case and to offer the necessary context.