The study is meant to become the first comprehensive account of the evolution of the legal system, and is intended to become the basis for further scientific study.

The idea for this project came from Robert Biever, the former chief public prosecutor, and his successor Martine Solovieff, amongst others, Paperjam reported.

Multiple influences

Luxembourg’s legal system has risen out of many historical influences, and several questions raised in 1839 are still relevant today, such as having two administrative courts or the future of the Court of Cassation.

Denis Scuto, who will be the coordinator of the project, said: “The idea is, just as we did with our digital exhibition on the first world war, to offer a chronological account of the history of the justice system,” adding that another aspect will focus on specific themes, such as the justice system under Nazi occupation, the different categories of the law, the attitude of prosecutors and lawyers under occupation, etc.

The study is a partnership between the ministry of justice, legal bodies, the national archives and the University of Luxembourg. It will be conducted between 2018 and 2021.