Richtervereinigungen
Richtervereinigungen are professional associations of judges and magistrates within the judiciary. They function as voluntary, non-governmental bodies that organize around common professional interests and act as advocates for judicial independence, impartiality and high standards of conduct.
Membership is usually limited to members of the judiciary, such as judges, and in some cases includes
The main aims of Richtervereinigungen include safeguarding judicial independence and impartiality, upholding ethical standards, and promoting
Governance is usually democratic, with elected boards and assemblies. The organizations strive to remain independent from
Context and examples: such bodies exist in several German-speaking countries. In Germany, the Deutscher Richterbund is