New asylum chamber in Darmstadt: Faster procedures for refugees in Hesse
New asylum chamber in Darmstadt: Faster procedures for refugees in Hesse
In a significant decision, the Darmstadt Administrative Court could bring about a turn in the lengthy asylum procedures in Hesse with the introduction of its first chamber of asylum. This measure aims to significantly shorten the processing time of asylum applications and could therefore benefit not only those affected, but also to the entire judiciary in Hesse.background of the asylum chamber
The new asylum chamber, which will be set up on August 1, comprises three judges and will only deal with asylum procedures. This is a premiere in Hesse, and Justice Minister Christian Heinz sees a decisive step in reducing the duration of the procedure for asylum applications. The background of this decision lies in the alarming average duration of asylum procedures, which was over 53 months at the Darmstadt Administrative Court in the first quarter of 2024, which is well above the Hessian average of 29.2 months.
effects on those affected
For refugees, long asylum procedures mean considerable uncertainty. They often live in a state of uncertainty about their future, which can be psychologically stressful. The creation of the asylum chamber is intended to help reduce these loads and enable those affected to clarify their legal situation faster. If the procedures are completed more quickly, the asylum seekers could be integrated into society more quickly or thought about returns.
the comparison with other federal states
The problem of the long procedural times is not just a Hessian phenomenon. In Germany there are significant differences between the federal states. Rhineland-Palatinate was able to reduce its average procedural period for the first instance asylum for only 3.9 months. Here, reference is made to the central processing of all asylum cases at the Trier Administrative Court, which enables more efficient handling of the procedures. The FDP state opposition has therefore called for the central processing of all asylum applications in Hesse to also shorten the processing times.
The way to the future
The introduction of the asylum chamber in Darmstadt could be a pioneering step to reduce the overload of the administrative courts in Hesse. Minister Heinz emphasizes that from experiences from other federal states can be used positively for a short -term but also long -term effectiveness of asylum chambers. Progress in reducing the old procedures could also have a positive impact on the duration of the procedure.
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The foundation of the asylum chamber in Darmstadt is a crucial reaction to the high loads and long waiting times in Hessian asylum procedures. It remains to be seen whether this measure will bring the desired results and whether Hessen can keep up with other federal states when it comes to asylum procedures. The clear goal remains the improvement of the situation for refugee people and the strengthening of the efficiency of the judiciary.
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