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Facts About Germany German History German Recipes |
Military Justice in Germany Members of the German armed forces are subject to the civil criminal
code and are tried for common criminal offenses in the civil court system.
There are no military correction facilities; incarcerated military offenders
serve their sentences in ordinary civilian prisons. Soldiers enjoy the
same civil rights and liberties possessed by other citizens. They are
permitted to take an active part in political life, be members of political
parties, and join trade unions and professional associations. Several
courses of action are open to soldiers with complaints or grievances,
both within the Bundeswehr and in ordinary courts of law. Offenses of a specifically military character committed by members of the Bundeswehr are tried in two military court divisions of the Federal Administrative Court and by three military disciplinary courts having a total of twenty-nine chambers. A civilian professional judge presides over each chamber, assisted by honorary military judges. The chambers are the courts of first instance for disciplinary court proceedings against soldiers. The military courts of the Federal Administrative Court are the courts of appeal, each being composed of three civilian judges and two honorary military judges. Sentences range from discharge from service to financial penalties to reduction in rank. The lowest level of offense, such as disobedience or unauthorized absence, may be dealt with informally in a soldier's own unit. - National
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