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evidence / written evidence

German translation: Stellungnahmen


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English term or phrase:evidence / written evidence
German translation:Stellungnahmen
Entered by: ibz
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09:03 Jun 1, 2006
English to German translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Government / Politics
English term or phrase: evidence / written evidence
Text über Funktionsweise des englisches Oberhauses / Einflussmöglichkeiten der Bevölkerung im House of Lords:

But in one area of scrutiny – that of select committees – the concerns of the population can be directly expressed in the form of evidence to the committee. Invitations to submit written evidence in respect of a particular inquiry are usually sent direct to individuals and organisations who are known to be knowledgeable about the subject matter.

Ich zögere etwas, "evidence" mit Beweis zu übersetzen. Wären das hier nicht eher "schriftliche Stellungnahmen / Abhandlungen"? Oder wie nennt sich das denn? Danke für eure Hilfe!
ibz
Local time: 06:08
Stellungnahmen
Explanation:
Your own answer sounds fine to me. Parliamentary committees request and receive (read/hear) "evidence" or other submissions on proposed legislation from interested parties.

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Note added at 23 mins (2006-06-01 09:26:35 GMT)
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... inhaltlich vergleichbar mit den Stellungnahmen, die Verbände usw. zu Gesetzentwürfen im deutschsprachigen Raum abgeben.

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Note added at 28 mins (2006-06-01 09:31:46 GMT)
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The "evidence" is normally not to be confused with evidence/testimony before a court. A select committee *does* have the power to take evidence under oath, and may do so in some circumstances, but normally what it gets to hear is a great deal of opinion.

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Note added at 5 days (2006-06-06 17:37:20 GMT) Post-grading
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Post-grading: revisiting this I see that I focused on proposed legislation, whereas the question talked about an "inquiry". Most Lords Select Committees are not scrutinising specific proposed legislation, although some do. That doesn't alter my answer - most of the evidence they hear is of the nature I described - but I thought it should be noted for glossary purposes so that people browsing here in years to come don't think I'm a complete idiot... ;-)

Fpr more detila of HoL Select Committees (and links to other UK Parliament committees) see:
http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/parliament...

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Note added at 5 days (2006-06-06 17:38:36 GMT) Post-grading
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"detila"? Let's try that again: d-e-t-a-i-l-s [sorry about "Fpr" as well]
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Ian M-H
United States
Local time: 00:08
Grading comment
Thanks for your comments - exactly what I needed to know!
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Summary of answers provided
4Kommentar
Nikolas Pangutama
5 -1dringlicher Sachverhalt für ...
Condi007
3StellungnahmenIan M-H
3Eingabe, Gesuch
Peter Gennet
3PeditionSandra SAYN


Discussion entries: 1





  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Pedition


Explanation:
eine Pedition einbringen /einreichen - kann man als Bürger z.B.auch beim dt. Bundestag

Sandra SAYN
Germany
Local time: 06:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Hans G. Liepert: Petitionen (2 x t) sind Anträge an den Bundestag und gehen vom Antragsteller, nicht vom Bundestag aus
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -1
dringlicher Sachverhalt für ...


Explanation:
Im HoL kann 'evidence' auch ein "veränderter Sachverhalt" sein! Ich hoffe es hilft!

Condi007
Local time: 05:08
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Ian M-H: CL5? Some confusion between judicial and legislative functions of the HoL here, methinks.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Eingabe, Gesuch


Explanation:
...

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Note added at 27 mins (2006-06-01 09:31:00 GMT)
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okay, passt nicht in den Kontext.
Was hältst du von
"Expertenmeinung"?

Peter Gennet
Germany
Local time: 06:08
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Kommentar


Explanation:
In Anhörungen werden Themen behandelt. Die Beiträge in der Diskussionen hierzu wird evidence/written evidence genannt, was man auf Deutsch als "Kommentar/schriftlichem Kommentar" bezeichnen kann.

Nikolas Pangutama
Indonesia
Local time: 11:08
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
evidence
Stellungnahmen


Explanation:
Your own answer sounds fine to me. Parliamentary committees request and receive (read/hear) "evidence" or other submissions on proposed legislation from interested parties.

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Note added at 23 mins (2006-06-01 09:26:35 GMT)
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... inhaltlich vergleichbar mit den Stellungnahmen, die Verbände usw. zu Gesetzentwürfen im deutschsprachigen Raum abgeben.

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Note added at 28 mins (2006-06-01 09:31:46 GMT)
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The "evidence" is normally not to be confused with evidence/testimony before a court. A select committee *does* have the power to take evidence under oath, and may do so in some circumstances, but normally what it gets to hear is a great deal of opinion.

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Note added at 5 days (2006-06-06 17:37:20 GMT) Post-grading
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Post-grading: revisiting this I see that I focused on proposed legislation, whereas the question talked about an "inquiry". Most Lords Select Committees are not scrutinising specific proposed legislation, although some do. That doesn't alter my answer - most of the evidence they hear is of the nature I described - but I thought it should be noted for glossary purposes so that people browsing here in years to come don't think I'm a complete idiot... ;-)

Fpr more detila of HoL Select Committees (and links to other UK Parliament committees) see:
http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/parliament...

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Note added at 5 days (2006-06-06 17:38:36 GMT) Post-grading
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"detila"? Let's try that again: d-e-t-a-i-l-s [sorry about "Fpr" as well]

Ian M-H
United States
Local time: 00:08
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
Grading comment
Thanks for your comments - exactly what I needed to know!
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FieldOther => Social Sciences


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