When applied legitimately, defamation laws are intended to protect individuals and businesses against false statements that are harmful to their reputation. Yet civil defamation laws have the potential to be misused to prevent open public debate.
This Guide provides journalists with a practical understanding of defamation laws and the steps they can take to mitigate civil defamation liability in Germany. This awareness will empower journalists to understand their legal rights and obligations and continue to report on issues of vital public interest. This was produced by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, with pro bono legal research provided by Damm & Mann.
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