Serves as Justice Minister during the political-violence crisis and the passage of republic-protection legislation.
Historical person
Gustav Radbruch Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Gustav Radbruch, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Germany.
Chronological biography
1922
As Justice Minister, helps prepare legislation converting emergency anti-extremist measures into a permanent Law for the Protection of the Republic.
Sees the Reichsrat approve the government's revised protection legislation before the bill moves to the Reichstag.
Sees the Reichstag pass the Republic Protection Law with the two-thirds majority required for its exceptional constitutional provisions.
The new protection law creates a special State Court to hear serious anti-republican offences.
Titles and roles
Justice Minister
Record provenance
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