The recent sending back of 28 violent criminals from Afghanistan, including someone who was convicted of gang rape, highlights how complex and changing Germany's legal and political scene is.
The deportation of 28 violent criminals from Afghanistan, including a person convicted of gang rape, shows just how complex and ever-changing Germany’s laws and politics are.
At the center of this is Germany’s legal system, which allows them to send away people from other countries who have committed serious crimes.
The main law that deals with this is the Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz), which sets out the rules for getting rid of people who are seen as a threat to society.
Recently, there have been some changes to make the deportation process smoother. Different updates have been made to speed up getting rid of criminals, with a focus on keeping the country safe and maintaining order.
For example, the “Accelerated Asylum Procedures” have made it quicker for the government to deal with and speed up the deportation of criminals.
Germany has deported 28 Afghan nationals charged with criminal acts, in the first such move since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
— World Times (@WorldTimesWT) August 30, 2024
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Politics have also played a big role in this. The decision to deport someone shows that there’s a general agreement in politics about putting public safety first and being tough on criminals who are not from Germany.
However, this topic is still a big deal in German politics. Groups like the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) are pushing for stricter deportation policies to protect the country and make people feel safer in the justice system.
On the other hand, more progressive groups, such as the Green Party and the Left Party, are concerned about the human side of this.
They believe that sending criminals to countries like Afghanistan, which are not safe, could break international human rights laws.
They want a more balanced approach that protects people’s rights while also looking after the country’s safety.