Basic rights · Question 37 of 56
When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
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Answer
- A when false claims about individual persons are spread publicly
Explanation
Freedom of expression ends where the rights of others are violated: anyone who publicly spreads false claims about a person can be liable to prosecution for defamation or slander. Criticism of the government or the state and discussions about religions, by contrast, are expressly permitted.