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In Germany the so-called separation of powers: legislative (laws), executive (eg the police, should ensure the application of laws) and jurisdiction are strictly separated. This is to ensure an independent and fair judiciary. The courts are divided according to one subject area. First there are the civil courts, which are responsible for all private litigation. [...]

The legal system in Germany differs substantially from those in the U.S. and England, although many people in this country a better basis of relevant television series and films are familiar with the latter. While in the latter countries, a so-called “case law” applies, so a case-law (which is why the lawyers are looking for [...]