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Anna Sporrer
Politics
Law & Justice
Report shows big problems in prisons
Read nowExperts checked prisons in Austria. Many sick prisoners have big problems. Experts demand fast changes after a death.
Politics
Law & Justice
Head of Supreme Court criticizes working conditions
Read nowGeorg Kodek leads the Supreme Court. He warns of too much work in courts. There is not enough money and staff. The justice system needs help now.
Politics
Law & Justice
Government plans new federal authority for lawyers
Read nowThe government wants to change the justice system. A new authority will decide on investigations instead of the justice minister. This brings more independence.
Politics
Law & Justice
A new agency for the law in Austria
Read nowAustria plans a new agency. The name is Federal State Prosecution. This agency works without the influence of politics.
Politics
Law & Justice
Dispute about freedom for 500 prisoners
Read nowJustice Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 prisoners early. The OVP and the Neos say no. They fear for public safety.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Fewer prisoners planned in Austria
Read nowThe government plans new rules for prisons. Offenders shall return to their home countries faster. Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 people early.
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Law & Justice
New plans for the law
Read nowJustice Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 prisoners early. Judges and prosecutors plan a protest in October because they have too much work to do.
Politics
Law & Justice
Dispute about prisoners in Austria
Read nowThe justice minister wants to free 500 prisoners earlier. The prisons are too full. The OVP party does not like this plan.
Politics
Law & Justice
Justice Minister plans to release 500 prisoners
Read nowPrisons in Austria are full. There is not enough staff. Justice Minister Anna Sporrer wants to release 500 prisoners early to help.
Politics
Law & Justice
Resistance against closing local courts
Read nowThe government plans to close many small local courts in Austria. There is a lot of protest from politicians against these plans.
Politics
Law & Justice
Fewer small courts in Austria
Read nowThe government wants to save money. Therefore, many small district courts in Austria will close. This affects regions like Carinthia and Styria.