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> in Germany where certain publications are required by the constitution to remain prohibited This is false.
by formerly_proven 5y ago
> in Germany where certain publications are required by the constitution to remain prohibited
This is false.
- jsiepkes 5y agoFor anyone reading this thinking: "huh?". This is presumably about Hitler's "Mein kampf". Which wasn't banned by law in Germany. The province of Bavaria simply inherited the ownership (copyright) of it and decided not to grant anyone permission to print it. Thats why it was not illegal to have the book but it was illegal to print it. I believe the copyright has now expired in Germany and it is in the public domain.
- watwut 5y agoThat is not actually false. Volksverhetzung, as in "incitement to hatred" is censored and includes Holocaust denial. Usage of nazi symbols is restricted too, you can use them in historical context, but not for fun however you wish. Mein Kampf itself is legal. But not everything is.
- anoncake 5y agoAnd where does the Basic Law mandate this?