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GCSE History · key term
A Nazi court established in 1934 to try cases of treason, with members appointed by Hitler and no right of appeal against its decisions.
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Paper 3
Revise: The Police StateIn 1934, the Nazis established the People’s Court to try cases of treason — offences involving betrayal of the state. Hitler appointed its members, and there was no right of appeal against its decisions. The court also controlled the defendant's choice of defence lawyer.
Paper 3
A court established in Berlin in 1934 to try treason and other important political cases, helping the Nazi regime punish opposition.
Revise: Machinery of terrorAfter Hitler was dissatisfied with acquittals in the Reichstag Fire Trial, he ordered the creation of the People’s Court in Berlin in 1934. It tried treason and other important political cases. These changes made the courts instruments for suppressing opposition, rather than independent safeguards against the dictatorship.
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