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Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin/eines Richters in Deutschland? Eine Richterin/ein Richter …
- vertritt Bürgerinnen und Bürger vor einem Gericht.
- arbeitet an einem Gericht und spricht Urteile.
- ändert Gesetze.
- betreut Jugendliche vor Gericht.
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Professional judges in Germany are appointed state officials who preside over court proceedings, interpret applicable law, and issue binding judgments. Unlike lay judges, they have completed years of legal training and the first and second state examinations. Their independence from political influence is constitutionally protected to ensure impartial justice.