2 ms·
There was a huge debate back then when the government wanted to legalize shooting down a plane that is being controlled by terrorists and has innocent people on
by foepys 10y ago
There was a huge debate back then when the government wanted to legalize shooting down a plane that is being controlled by terrorists and has innocent people on board. The German Supreme Court ruled that this is unconstitutional and illegal.
- wongarsu 10y agoThe supreme court ruled that the law that allowed the order to shoot down the plane was unconstitutional. There are differing oppionions on how other laws apply, for example Nothilfe (defence of a third person). At least a fighter pilot acting on his own accord seems to be legally able to shoot a plane down if a real danger seems to exists.