Hassemer Winfried

About Winfried Hassemer

Birth

1940

Death

2014

Winfried Hassemer was a German criminal law scholar. He was vice president of the Federal Constitutional Court.

Winfried Hassemer was a key figure in the German legal field, excelling as both a judge and a university professor.

Born in Gau-Algesheim, he dedicated his life to the deep study of criminal law and legal philosophy.

His most renowned work, Does Criminal Law Have a Future?, invites reflection on the evolution of our laws.

Throughout his prolific career, he published nearly 50 works analyzing the complexity of the legal system.

Beyond his work in Germany, his prestige led him to serve as a member of the Constitutional Court of Austria.