Oberverwaltungsgericht der Freien Hansestadt Bremen, Administrative court in Bremen, Germany
The Higher Administrative Court of Bremen is an administrative court located in a former police building at Am Wall 198. Two senates with three professional judges each handle cases involving administrative law, including police matters, building codes, environmental issues, and immigration cases.
Founded in 1924 during the Weimar Republic, this was the last administrative court established in Germany. Operations resumed in 1946 following World War II, continuing its role in the judicial system.
The court operates from a repurposed police building, reflecting its place in the city's institutional landscape. Visitors can observe how legal work continues within a structure that has served different purposes over time.
The building is centrally located and easy to access, with facilities arranged for public visits. Note that access to ongoing proceedings may be restricted, and advance arrangements are advisable for a proper visit.
A woman served as court president from 2008 to 2019, which was notable in the German judiciary at that time. Ilsemarie Meyer held this leadership position in what remained a male-dominated field.
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