Border Guard Unrest: "Uncertainty" Amidst Daily Rejections Under Dobrindt's Stricter Policy
Border guards face uncertainties, as per complaints from the police union, due to denial of specific directives.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link The police union chair, Andreas Roßkopf (GdP), has voiced concerns over growing unease among border officers following a recent Berlin court ruling.
Daily, they confront cases comparable to those now under attack by the Berlin administrative court. Uncertainty stems from whether they could be held accountable for obeying potentially unlawful orders.
Alexander Dobrindt, the Interior Minister (CSU), must address this uncertainty, as he has mandated further rejections. "The orders must be executed," said Roßkopf, "but the liability of the colleagues should be explicitly relieved."
Roßkopf underscored that officers must voice objections when faced with manifestly unlawful commands. "Speak up to wriggle free from this responsibility," he advised. However, after the Berlin court ruling, legal opinions among lawyers are split over the implications.
In Germany, border guards are expected to follow government orders, but individual liability may hinge upon adherence to current laws. The Berlin court ruling's specific impact on border guards' liability without clear details is yet to be seen, although court rulings can influence policy implementation, potentially impacting liability.
As Germany strengthens border controls and denies asylum seekers entry at the borders except for susceptible individuals such as children and pregnant women, border guard responsibilities become more demanding. The recent court ruling and associated uncertainties have added to the stress for those on the frontline.
[1] Information concerning vulnerable individuals exempt from stricter border controls.[2] No specific legal implications for border guards derived from the Berlin court ruling due to lack of detailed information provided in sources.[3] Border guards customarily adhere to orders but may face liability if they breach existing laws or set new legal precedents through their actions.[4] Internal border checks reintroduced at Germany's land borders since September 2024.[5] German government's new migration policy involves rejecting asylum seekers at borders, collaborating with neighboring countries, and maintaining internal border controls.
- The ongoing border guard unrest, as seen in the daily rejections enforced by Minister Dobrindt's stricter policy, may be alleviated by clarifying the community policy regarding vocational training for border guards, offering them the skills to navigate complex legal situations and reduce potential liability.
- Amidst the general news of border guard unrest and uncertain liability under Dobrindt's policy, it is crucial for policy-and-legislation to address crime-and-justice matters, such as determining the exact implications for border guards due to the recent Berlin court ruling, to ensure a consistent and fair implementation of the new migration policy in the sphere of politics.
