Mittwoch, 20.03.2024
Criticism of the report on the flood disaster in the Ahr valley
Why a new expert opinion is required
from
Christian Hecken, LL.M., LL.M.Lawyer
Specialist in criminal law
Specialist in administrative law
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Lawyer Christian Hecken has been very present in the media in recent weeks. He represents victims of the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley and in this video he deals with the committee of inquiry set up in October 2021 and the expert report to clarify political failures and responsibilities.
- Criticism of the report: The flood report is based on the false premise of the "exceptional nature of the event", although historical comparisons show that similar flood events have occurred before.
- Deficiencies in the expert opinion: The expert did not sufficiently address relevant questions, such as the availability of the German army or the extent of the flooding based on existing video material.
- Conclusions from the expert opinion review: The expert opinion is not considered usable because it is based on a false premise and leaves essential aspects unconsidered.
- Recommendation for victims: Victims of the flood disaster have various rights in the criminal proceedings, including access to the files and the opportunity to exert pressure on the proceedings to obtain a new, correct expert opinion.
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