Till Backhaus' Wolf Slaying Stirs Controversy in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Minister Backhaus of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania under investigation, potential legal charges pending - Environmental Minister Backhaus of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern faces potential legal action for his statements.
In a heated dispute, Till Backhaus, Minister of Agriculture and Environment for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, faces charges of wolf murder. The case has been referred to the Rostock Public Prosecutor's Office, accusing Backhaus of breaking the Federal Nature Conservation Act.
Backhaus' adversaries claim he acted against the law and influenced the unlawful killing of a wild, protected animal. The charges also reach several ministry employees and the Rostock district. According to the Public Prosecutor's Office's spokesperson, the accusations stem from Backhaus' involvement in the wolf's demise.
Backhaus, however, denies the accusations, asserting that the wolf had become a menace, frequently troubling a farm dog and potentially impregnating it. The ensuing risk of wolf hybrids could disrupt the wolf population, he argued. In response, the Rostock District granted a shooting permit.
Aaved by these claims, a ministry spokesperson revealed that the post-mortem examination determined the wolf was not pregnant. In a surprising turn of events, on Wednesday, the Legal Committee of Schwerin state parliament supported the lifting of Backhaus' immunity, who's also a member of the state parliament. The final decision rests with the state parliament.
The controversial wolf shooting is a contentious subject in administrative courts, with the Higher Administrative Court of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ruling it as unlawful in February of this year. Despite this verdict, the ministry and the district have appealed the decision to the Federal Administrative Court. It's critical to note that the criminality of the shooting doesn't hinge on the outcome of this appeal, according to the Rostock Public Prosecutor's Office.
- Till Backhaus
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Rostock District
- Rostock
- SPD
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Additional Insights:- The current status of the case is unclear, and it may be necessary to consult local news sources or official legal announcements from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for more accurate and up-to-date information.
- The Commission has also been consulted on Till Backhaus's controversial decision regarding the wolf's slaying in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- There seems to be a political dynamics at play in the case of Till Backhaus, following his alleged involvement in the unlawful killing of a protected animal in the Rostock District, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- In light of the criminal charges against him, Till Backhaus, a member of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament, has lost his parliamentary immunity, as supported by the Legal Committee of Schwerin state parliament.
- The actual veracity of Till Backhaus's claim that the wolf had been troubling farm animals became questionable, as the post-mortem examination determined the wolf was not pregnant, as previously assumed.
- The controversy surrounding Till Backhaus's wolf shooting incident has become a topic of discussion not only in local policy and legislation but also in the general news and crime and justice sectors.
