b. New Devices to Change Final Court Decisions--The “Extraordinary Objection” and the “Nullity Plea” 405 2. Further Developments Principally During the Period When the Defendant Schlegelberger Was Acting Reich Minister of Justice (January 1941–August 1942) 417 a. The Influence of Hitler and Others Upon the Administration of Justice 417 b. Defendant Rothenberger’s Writings on Judicial Reform and his Guidance of Judges in his District 467 c. Testimony of Defendant Rothenberger on his Memorandum Concerning Judicial Reform 489 3. Further Developments Principally While Thierack Was Reich Minister of Justice (August 1942–1945) 503 a. “Special Treatment.” Further Relations with Officials of the Nazi Party, the Gestapo, the SD, and the SS 503 b. Judges’ Letters Written by Thierack and the Defendant Klemm 523 c. Lawyers’ Letter written by Thierack 554 d. The Withholding of Criminal Proceedings against Persons Participating in “Lynch Justice” against Allied Fliers 568 D. The Making and Application of Special Measures Concerning Nationals of Occupied Territories, Minority Groups and Races, and Alleged “Asocials” 594 1. Introduction 594 2. Jews, Poles, Gypsies, and Others 594 3. Nationals of the Western Occupied Countries--The “Night and Fog” Decree 774 E. High Treason and Treason. Malicious Acts. Undermining the Military Efficiency. Public Enemies 840 F. Handling of Religious Matters 912 VI. Final Statements of the Defendants 941 VII. Opinion and Judgment 954 The Jurisdictional Enactments 956 The Procedural Ordinance 957 Source of Authority of Control Council Law 10 959 Construction of Control Council Law 10--War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity 971 The _Ex Post Facto_ Principle 974