No parole for convicted of sexual offences against minors - Merkel

"As part of the development of the Criminal Code, we have taken measures so that people who have committed sexual offenses against minors are not released on parole ," said Mr.Merkel.

During the TV program where he was interviewed Mr Merkel also introduced a number of innovations that will be in the new Code of Criminal Procedure. In particular, we are talking about the abolition of preliminary inquiries and procedures of the criminal case, which, according to Mr.Merkel, will significantly speed up the judicial process. In addition, Institute of repeated relapse of crime. Relapse will be considered only concerning serious and extremely serious crimes. This will allow the courts not to impose strict punishments for a petty theft.