With the increase in digitalization, some new behaviors have emerged that are now criminally relevant under sexual criminal law. Criminal investigations are becoming increasingly common for offenses like "upskirting," "stealthing," "revenge porn," or "sextortion." But what exactly do these English terms mean?
The socio-political debate on abortion is not just a heated issue in Germany but also internationally. While the so-called "advertising ban on abortions" in § 219a StGB a.F. was removed in Germany in 2022, the criminal offense of abortion remains.
Poppers, rockets, fireworks, and sparklers are staples of a festive New Year's Eve for many. However, "recreational fireworks" are subject to certain rules – and when it comes to handling explosives, the lawmaker takes it very seriously.
On Christmas Eve 2020, a couple from Wismar wanted to enjoy the homemade Christmas cookies baked by their daughter. Shortly after consumption, they were rushed to the hospital with dizziness, nausea, and heart palpitations. It was revealed that their 24-year-old daughter had mixed hashish into the cookie dough – of course, without informing her parents.
Can the press quote or publish from internal documents related to ongoing investigations? The answer is no. Such an action would, under current legislation, constitute a criminal offense under § 353d No. 3 StGB.
Now it’s official: on November 23, 2023, the Federal Ministry of Justice published a long-awaited key paper on the planned modernization of the Criminal Code. Back in March, the federal government submitted a bill "to revise the sanctioning law," addressing certain questions about legal consequences.
Good news for those who have long awaited the decriminalization of cannabis: Although negotiations within the traffic light coalition stalled this month, the SPD, FDP, and Green Party factions eventually reached an agreement with the Federal Ministry of Health on some amendments to the planned Cannabis Act (CanG).
The Cum-Ex scandal involved not only players from the financial world but also increasingly reveals potential involvement of lawyers and politicians. Particularly explosive is the alleged entanglement of prominent politicians, foremost among them current Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in the so-called "Hamburg Warburg Affair."
Since the early 1990s, Cum-Ex transactions have been known and are part of the largest tax scandal in German history. In 2021, these transactions were classified as criminal tax evasion by the Federal Court of Justice. Since then, numerous criminal trials have been underway in Germany against the involved parties.
The use of e-scooters is particularly popular among young people. Especially after a night out, the temptation to spontaneously use one of these scooters can be strong. However, if you have consumed alcohol that evening, it is strongly advised against using the scooter.
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