Situation Report
A. High treason and undermining of military efficiency within the Reich territory (except for the Protectorate)
I. General.
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In accordance with the expectation expressed already in my previous report of 8 October 1943, the number of incoming reports on investigations concerning undermining of military efficiency has again increased considerably. At present the daily average amounts to about 25 cases. Since, in addition, numerous investigations which are not handled by special proceedings and which could not yet be concluded are pending, I am forced at present due to the pressure of business in my office and the further difficulties caused by the effects of the terror raids to make more extensive use of my right to turn matters over to another office. However, in the interest of a uniform jurisdiction the indictments will principally be served before the People’s Court in all cases where—
a. The undermining activity involves members of the Wehrmacht.
b. Greater significance is ascribed to the statements of the accused because of his position in public life or in the economy.
c. The accused has become known as an enemy of the State on principle or a systematic instigator either according to his personality or because of the nature of his offense.
d. The personality of the accused in connection with the nature of his offense or the effect he strived for seems to point to special treatment.
e. The offender belongs to the clergy.