Protects people and the state
Court Reform
Justice is the business of the people! We bring common sense back into the courtroom and create a legal system that is co-designed by citizens.
Citizen juries – citizens decide too!
In serious crimes such as murder, manslaughter, rape or serious bodily injury, it is not only a professional judge who decides. A group of randomly selected citizens – the jurors – decide on guilt and innocence.
- Common sense: Bringing life experience and societal morality into jurisprudence.
- Beyond paragraphs: Judgments based on the population's sense of justice rather than pure legal texts.
The jurors consider not only the paragraphs, but also the circumstances of the crime and the personal situation of the defendant.
- Appropriate punishments: Better reflection of the seriousness of the crime and the individual guilt of the offender.
- Strengthen trust: Citizens see that law is not made solely by “highbrow jurists”. Increase acceptance and strengthen the rule of law.
Creative implementation – VisionDeutschland makes it possible!
The 'Citizen Jury'
We deliberately call the jurors “Citizen Jury” to emphasize active participation in the legal process. Citizens are participants, not mere spectators.
Online Portal
Simple registration for jury duty. The portal provides full transparency about tasks, rights, and preparation options for deployment.
Jury Academy
Establishment of an academy for training and workshops. Provision of legal fundamentals, procedural flows, and service specifics for optimal preparation.
Transparency & Publicity
Publication of the decision rationales of the Citizen Jury to increase traceability. Every citizen should be able to understand the argumentation.
Professional Support
The Citizen Jury is supported by experienced, independent judges. The professional judges advise to ensure a fair and appropriate application of the law.
Protection of Jurors
Absolute guarantee of protection against influence, threat, or hostility. Free and independent decision-making power without fear of consequences.
Evaluation and Adjustment
Continuous review of the effectiveness and fairness of the new system. Optimization based on the real needs of citizens and jurisprudence.
The Reform Roadmap
- Legislation: Drafting and launching the legislative process for the introduction of jury courts.
- Portal Launch: Creation of the central online portal for citizen jury registration.
- Academy Founding: Establishment of the “Jury Academy” and development of the first training programs.
- Regional Launch: Implementation of the first jury courts in selected judicial districts.
- Analysis: Scientific evaluation of the results and optimization of the model based on practical experience.
- Nationwide Rollout: Gradual expansion of jury courts across all of Germany.
- Maximum Transparency: Full implementation of the publication duty for decision rationales.
Justification of the Time Model
Clear laws and a strong infrastructure are prerequisites for this historic undertaking.
The pilot project minimizes risks and ensures the quality of jurisprudence.
The phased introduction ensures the trust of the public and the judicial authorities.