Strong sign of the rule of law: judgment in the Altbach case

Strong sign of the rule of law: judgment in the Altbach case

The judgment of the Stuttgart Regional Court in the case of the hand grenade throw at a funeral service in Altbach has extensive consequences and sends an important signal from the rule of law. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl emphasizes the consequence and hardness with which serious acts of violence are punished.

The incident on June 9, 2023, in which a sharp hand grenade was thrown on people who had gathered in mourning, is classified as particularly brutal and contemptuous. The perpetrator showed no consideration of possible injuries or fatalities and acted with great indifference.

Interior Minister Strobl underlines zero tolerance policy towards such violent acts and assures that subcultural violent crime continues to be combated with determination.

The judgment of the Stuttgart Regional Court should not only serve as punishment of the individual offender, but also as a clear signal to society that such violent acts are not tolerated and that the law is punished. It should serve as a deterrent for potential perpetrators and ensure the security of the citizens.

The effects of this judgment could lead to the awareness of the consequences of violence and the citizens are sensitized to report incidents of this kind and to actively work for security and the rule of law in society.