Federal Administrative Court (Germany) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Federal Administrative Court |
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| Bundesverwaltungsgericht | |
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| Established | 1952 |
| Location | Leipzig, Saxonia, Germany |
| Authorized by | Basic Law of Germany |
| President of the Federal Administrative Court | |
| Currently | Andreas Korbmacher |
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The Federal Administrative Court (German: Bundesverwaltungsgericht) is one of Germany's five top courts. Think of it as a very important court that handles disagreements between people and the government.
This court is the final stop for most cases about administrative law. This means it deals with problems where someone feels the government or a public office has made a wrong decision. For example, if you disagree with a decision from a city council or a government agency, your case might eventually reach this court.
The Federal Administrative Court hears appeals from other courts called Oberverwaltungsgerichte (Superior Administrative Courts). These courts, in turn, review decisions made by local Verwaltungsgerichte (administrative courts).
However, not all cases against the state go to this court. For example, cases about social security or taxes have their own special courts.
The Bundesverwaltungsgericht is located in Leipzig, in a historic building that used to be the Reichsgericht (Imperial Court of Justice).
How the Court Started
The Federal Administrative Court was created in 1952. This happened because of a special rule in Germany's main law, the Basic Law.
Where the Court Has Been
When it first started, the court was in Berlin. It moved into a building that used to belong to another important court. But being in Berlin was a bit tricky because of the Allied Powers who were involved in Germany after World War II. Some countries, like the Soviet Union, didn't like it being in Berlin.
Because of this, some parts of the court that dealt with military service had to move to Munich. Later, the whole Federal Administrative Court moved from Berlin to Leipzig. Now, all parts of the court are together in Leipzig.
Moving to Leipzig
Leipzig was chosen as the new home for the court in 1997. The big move officially happened on August 26, 2002. The court moved into the old Reichsgericht building, which is a very grand and historic place. The official opening ceremony for the court in its new home was on September 12, 2002.
