About the work: Yes, they existed! In the Nazi judiciary, there were not only terrible but also a few fearless jurists. This book presents 15 portraits of judges and prosecutors who refused to comply with injustice. Their example shows that there were indeed alternatives for action at that time, but far too few had the courage to take them. These jurists are mostly forgotten in public today, and this book serves as a reminder of the few brave ones.

Target audience: The book is aimed not only at legal circles and historical research but also at anyone interested in the topics of National Socialism, resistance, and civil courage. It also makes an important contribution to the question of what ethos young jurists should have today.