Germany proposes stricter sexual offense laws, longer statutes of limitations
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Germany's Justice Minister plans to broaden criminal liability for sexual harassment following cases where touching a child's genitals was not prosecuted. The proposal aims to close legal gaps, but the precise threshold for criminal conduct remains undefined. This signals a policy shift in German criminal justice, with potential implications for legal precedent and public debate.
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German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has introduced a bill to increase penalties for gang rape, extend statutes of limitations for sexual offenses, and criminalize verbal sexual harassment. This represents a confirmed policy shift towards stricter criminal justice measures in Germany. The precise scope of expanded criminal liability for sexual harassment and the bill's parliamentary passage remain uncertain.
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