Training for Prosecutors
Effective Prosecution in the Digital Age

Around 50 public prosecutors attended the event and took the opportunity for intensive professional exchange.

The event was enriched by lectures from renowned scholars and experts:

Prof. Dr. Eric Hilgendorf, Chair of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Legal Theory, Information Law, and Legal Informatics at the University of Würzburg, spoke on “Corruption as a Challenge to the Rule of Law.” He explained the latest developments in combating corruption and presented innovative strategies to improve criminal prosecution.

Prof. Dr. Lumingu Manzanza, Professor at the University of Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo, gave a lecture on “Supply Chain Regulations from the Perspective of the Producing Countries.” He highlighted the impact of international regulations on the legal situation in producing countries and emphasized the need for strengthened international cooperation.

Dr. Severin Löffler, lawyer and partner at the law firm Jordan & Dr. Aufferman in Würzburg, delivered a practice-oriented lecture on “Digitalization in Criminal Proceedings.” He illustrated how digital technologies facilitate evidence gathering and prosecution, but also bring new legal challenges.

Nicolas Härtlein, a doctoral candidate at the Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, addressed the topic of “Dangers of Digitalization – Deepfakes and Criminal Law.” He illustrated the threat posed by manipulated digital content and discussed possible legal measures to combat these developments.

The training event provided valuable insights into current legal developments and enabled practical exchange with leading experts. The lively discussion underscored the importance of continuous professional development for effective prosecution in an increasingly digitalized world.