Use of police costs for A49 protest rescue operations legal - Protesters Liable for Tree House Removal Costs in Dannenroeder Forest
The Wiesbaden Administrative Court has ruled that protesters who were rescued from tree houses in the Dannenroeder Forest must bear the costs of their removal. The court, in cases 2 K 1092/21.WI and 2 K 1205/21.WI, deemed the notices sent to protesters lawful and necessary for public safety and the protection of life and limb.
The rulings, made in August, are not yet final. The court highlighted that the presence of protesters in tree houses disrupted public order and posed significant risks to both protesters and others. Despite the presence of journalists, the protection of life and limb was given overriding importance, and the activity of press representatives was not prioritised.
The Hessian Ministry of the Interior, following these judgments, has transferred the costs for the clearing operation to the rescued protesters. The court's decision allows for the police expenses incurred during the operation to be passed on to the protesters.
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden has set a precedent in the Dannenroeder Forest protests. Protesters who were rescued from tree houses are now liable for the costs of their removal. The rulings underscore the importance of public safety and the protection of life and limb, even in the context of protests.
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