Federal Court of Justice Judgments Now Available in English

Effort to Improve Transparency and Access to German Court Documents

judgments are available only in German

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has announced that it will now make its judgments available in English. This move is part of an effort to improve transparency and access to German court documents for international audiences.

The BGH is the highest court in Germany, and its judgments are binding on all lower courts. The court hears cases involving a wide range of legal issues, including civil, criminal, and constitutional law.

In the past, the BGH's judgments were only available in German. This made it difficult for non-German speakers to access and understand the court's decisions.

The new English-language judgments will be published on the BGH's website. They will be available in PDF format, and they will include a summary of the case and the court's decision.

The BGH's decision to make its judgments available in English is a welcome step towards improving transparency and access to German court documents. This move will make it easier for non-German speakers to understand the German legal system and to follow the BGH's decisions.