This week the deadline of the application for the top positions at the Federal Administrative Court ends. The independent judge criticizes the decision -the power of politics. At the same time, the judiciary complains about lack of staff and money.
Excitement at the Supreme Court. This week, on May 23, the deadline of the application for the positions of the President of the Administrative Court (VWGH) and the Vice President End. Rudolf Thienel retired at the end of August, Anna Sporrer moved to the top of the Ministry of Justice on a Spö ticket ticket. The umbrella organization is concerned about trust in independence, especially because specific regulations such as independent authorities or objective selection process are missing.
Government program defines Posts Occupation
Remarkable: the government program only determines to whom the two places are occupied. Then the right of proposal for the presidential office for the Federal Chancellor (ÖVP) and for the Vice President (Spö). So in the end, politics occupy the highest judicial posts of the independent court. This causes annoyance under court. She has noticed this several times and the procedure is practically ignored by the EU guidelines and recommendations.
According to “krone” information, excellent lawyers (university professors, section heads, senate speakers) apply. Everyone who ultimately makes the race and who decide bodies (probably politicians) – that remains an explosive topic.
Disappointed judges and public prosecutors
Justitia also sends general alarm signals. Lack of staff and resources are not solved so quickly. The savings package is (not) thanked. The Association of the Judges is “deeply worried” that the massively increased stress has not been ruled in recent years. Judge Association President Gerhard Kanduth: “Justice needs resources, and fast settlements are no longer guaranteed without sufficient staff.” The public prosecutors are also disappointed because no extra, urgently necessary places would be created. This – although the number of cases is steadily increasing.
Lawyers: “Unacceptable. We will fight against it”
Last but not least, the lawyers also criticize violently. Armenak Utudjian, president of the Chamber of Lawyers, is a thorn in the eye of the defender in particular the increase in legal costs. “This is unacceptable,” says the right -wing -expert on the “Kroon”. Saving is not in place at all, especially in the field of the representation of adults. This is about people who can no longer do this. It is also unacceptable to outsource this care for reasons of saving, without making a small fee. Utudjian: “We will fight against it.”
Source: Krone
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