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Help for people who have been harmed by unlawful imprisonment

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If you have suffered harm as a result of unlawful detention, you can claim social compensation benefits.

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Detailed description

Persons of German nationality who were exiled after the Second World War

  • in the Soviet Occupation Zone (SBZ) or
  • in the Soviet sector of Berlin or
  • in the Eastern Bloc countries

If you were taken into custody for political reasons, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You may also be entitled to compensation as a family member or surviving dependent.

If you wish to receive benefits, you must submit an application to the relevant agency.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You or the detainee suffered health damage during your detention.

Documents required

  • rehabilitation certificate

Please note

There are no special features.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines to be observed when submitting an application. Any benefits will only be granted from the time the application is submitted.

Procedure

  • You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents and information from you.
  • You will receive written notification of the decision on your application.

Processing time

Rarely under 12 months

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 4 Prisoner Assistance Act (HHG):

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hhg/__4.html

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Keywords: political custody disability pension

Last updated: 13.12.2024