Justice reform in Berlin: Digital turn for more quality of life!

Justice reform in Berlin: Digital turn for more quality of life!

In Berlin, there is resentment among the citizens. More and more people are expressing the desire to leave the capital. According to today's report of the Tagesspiegel only reaches the international" Happiness Report " 22nd place, while Finland is undisputed in 1st place. The confidence of the Finns in their state and the perception as a service provider for the citizens are cornerstones for their satisfaction. The study emphasizes that these principles require more attention, especially in Berlin.

The importance of a functioning constitutional state is caused to increase the quality of life of the citizens. Only if the population has confidence in the judiciary can she feel safe and happy. The Tagesspiegel reports that Berlin is confronted with challenges such as Görlitzer Park, Hatespeech and Clankriminality. At this point it is urgently needed to better equip the police and the judiciary.

Digitization of the judiciary as a key topic

A central point of criticism is the inadequate digitization of the Berlin judiciary. The Tagesspiegel emphasizes that a Trojaner attack on the chamber court has led to significant problems. The digital submission process of civil lawsuits did not bring the hoped -for acceleration, but rather led to delays. In addition, court halls are often not set up for digital negotiations.

The lack of specialization of the judges in Berlin is another symptom of the problem. Common changes in the press chamber and the decline in civil processes due to lack of personnel and a lack of expertise are alarming signs. In comparison, Hamburg shows that a tradition of specialization increases legal certainty.

behind in international comparison

A study by Bucerius Law School, Boston Consulting Group and the Legal Tech Associated Germany draws attention to the deficit of Germany in the digitization of the judiciary. In international comparison with countries such as Singapore, Canada, Great Britain and Austria, Germany is doing poorly. The study recommends a comprehensive revision of the digitization strategy in order to increase acceptance and efficiency and to improve access to law.

Singapore leads with a uniform online case management system, while Great Britain has introduced a digital case management system, which collects performance data and increases efficiency. Canada and Austria have successfully implemented regional digitization projects, despite federal structures. In Germany, on the other hand, outdated, inconsistent technical solutions and inadequate user orientation dominate. This leads to an overload of the courts, while 25% of the judges will retire by 2030.

Future vision for Berlin 2030

Christian Schertz and other experts outline a vision for Berlin in 2030: the judiciary must be both digitally upgraded and reinforced in order to consolidate the rule of law and increase the quality of life. However, this not only requires significant financial means, but also a tight management structure at the ministerial level and the use of experience from the private sector.

The present findings from the various studies illustrate: Only through a profound change can Berlin become a place where citizens feel safe and comfortable. The challenges are great, but the time is urged to regain confidence in the rule of law and to improve the quality of life sustainably.