Justice Examines Its Nazi Past
A study looked at people in the German justice system involved in Nazi actions after World War II. The study examined records of 163 individuals. This research is part of a government project to understand this time.
The Austrian Resistance Documentation Archive analyzed data from German state archives. The study focused on individuals who were involved in Nazi activities between 1945 and 1955. This work is being done as part of a project by the Ministry of Justice. The research is examining the ban laws that were created during this period. A follow-up evaluation of these laws is also planned.
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Highlights
Study of Nazi-Linked Judges
A study examined 163 individuals from the German justice system involved in Nazi activities from 1945 to 1955.
Austrian Resistance Archive Research
The Austrian Resistance Documentation Archive analyzed data from state archives.
Ministry of Justice Initiative
The research is part of a Ministry of Justice initiative.
Examining Past Ban Laws
The study evaluates ban laws from 1945 to 1955.
Further Evaluation Planned
An evaluation of the ban laws is also planned now.