Seit 2021 ist die Zahl der offenen Fälle laut Deutschem Richterbund um knapp 30 Prozent gestiegen. Das führt dazu, dass Tatverdächtige aus der Untersuchungshaft freikommen, weil ihre Verfahren nicht schnell genug bearbeitet werden.
German prosecutors are struggling with a growing backlog of cases. Unresolved cases increased by almost 30% compared to 2021, leading to the release of over 60 suspects from pre-trial detention in 2024 due to delays. Hessen has a particularly large backlog. Over 5.3 million new cases were filed with prosecutors, for the third year in a row.
