Hessen Justice Minister Proposes Major Reforms in First Address

Christian Heinz outlines plans to bolster staff and implement new measures to strengthen the legal system.

Hessen's Justice Minister Christian Heinz has announced plans to create 100 new positions for the state's overburdened prosecution offices, aiming to alleviate workload pressures.
The new positions will be divided equally between prosecutors and support staff, despite the state's tight budget constraints.
Heinz advocates for increased data retention measures to aid in prosecuting online crimes, criticizing current Quick-Freeze procedures as insufficient.
The minister also emphasizes the need for enhanced protections against domestic violence, proposing the adoption of electronic ankle bracelets based on the Spanish model.
Hessische Justizvollzugsbeamte will see improved conditions, with a proposed increase in the 'Gitterzulage' and a reduction in training time for eligible candidates.