The weather Sources Chancellor Kohl to talk turkey about civil rights in Indonesia When visiting Indonesia, Chancellor Kohl is to talk turkey as far as human rights are concerned, according to a resolution passed by opposition parties and civil rights groups. Chancellor Kohl will visit Indonesia while travelling to Asia from 25 October to 2 November. He also plans to visit the Philippines and Japan.
Parliament decides on pre-trial detention Bonn.
Today the government coalition parties passed a law introducing detention before the main trial into German criminal law procedures. This form of detention is a mitigated form of remand. In the future, an offender may be detained for a maximum of 7 days if the judicial side of things is clear, it is likely there will be a quick sentence and if formal remand would not be commensurate with the offence committed. Opposition spokespersons claimed the amendment was controversial as far the constitution was concerned. As the ministry still was unable to agree on minimum wages, this law will remain a paper-tiger.