Violation of Honor (Insult)

Attack on personal honor.

Insult, defamation and slander are punishable attacks on a person's honor. Value judgments are generally covered by freedom of expression, but disparaging abusive criticism and untrue statements of fact are not. In addition, civil law claims may come into consideration.

The relevant statutes

§ 185 StGB

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Related terms

Freedom of Expression
General Right of Personality

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