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EGMR Pitkevich c. Russland (Dec.) vom 8. Februar 2001, Nr. 47936/99, betr. Amtsenthebung einer Richterin:
«The Court observes that the judiciary, while not being part of ordinary civil service, is nonetheless part of
typical public service. A judge has specific responsibilities in the field of administration of justice which is a
sphere in which States exercise sovereign powers. Consequently, the judge participates directly in the exercise of powers conferred by public law and performs duties designed to safeguard the general interests of
the State. It follows that the dispute concerning the applicant's dismissal from