Literature on German Criminal Law

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  1. Addressing the legal loophole: Extremist discriminatory chat groups within the police and the imperative for legislative action Contribution
    Arens, Vanessa; Hug, Lisa; Tausendpfund, Niklas (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 355-391
    Extremism Police / Policing Public officials and employees Criminal law: attempt Propaganda Discrimination Minorities Freedom of speech
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  2. Could victims of cyber-extortion render themselves criminally liable by paying the ransom? Contribution
    Satilmis, Derya; Wenzel, Julia (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 335-354
    Computer crimes Offenses against property Victims Offenses against public safety
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  3. The repeal of section 219a of the German Criminal Code: German criminal law finally ushers in the 21st century Contribution
    Hauenstein, Celina (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 299-334
    Abortion Advertising Human rights
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  4. Court-appointed defence under scrutiny: Between the rule of law and routine Contribution
    Davies, Indira; Leidel, Aziza (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 273-298
    Defendant/Defense/Defense counsel (criminal procedure) Legal aid Comparative law
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  5. Incidental legal consequences under the German Criminal Code Contribution
    Nedoschill, Anna; Stadler, Katharina (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 223-271
    Sanctions, Criminal Civil rights Elections
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  6. Glued to the cause: Exploring the legal maze of climate activists’ roadblock tactics Contribution
    Altmann, Philip (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 195-222
    Civil disobedience Justification (criminal law) Criminal law Environmental crimes and offenses Offenses against the person Freedom of assembly Traffic violations
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  7. The genocide of the Yazidis: A comparison of the international and national approaches to genocide Contribution
    Roch, Sabrina (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 169-194
    Criminal law International criminal law Genocide International criminal courts and tribunals Courts Judgments
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  8. Criminal liability under section 89c of the German Criminal Code and the factual limits of terrorist financing: The German Federal Court of Justice Judgment of 12 November 2020 Contribution
    Feist, Emili; Löffler, Emma (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 145-167
    Criminal law Terrorism Judgments
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  9. German regulations pertaining to assisted suicide: A prediction of future changes following the landmark decision of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court in 2020 (2 BvR 2347/15) Contribution
    Srirangan, Shachigaa; Langa, Sophie (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 123-144
    Euthanasia Suicide Criminal law: complicity Judgments Human rights Right of privacy Freedom of association Freedom of religion Self determination Law reform
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  10. Section 108f of the German Criminal Code and the criminalisation of trading in influence: Disproportionate legislative overzeal or the closing of an unacceptable lacuna? Contribution
    Kauschke, Ruta; Knorz, Michael; Ziegler, David (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 99-121
    Economic crimes and offenses Offenses against the state Offenses committed in public office Pandemic / Epidemic
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  11. Bias beyond the bench Contribution
    Schnapp, Philip-Emanuel; Tritthart, Carina (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 75-97
    Criminal procedure Due process of law Discrimination Judges Prosecuting and public attorney Experts, expert witnesses and scientific evidence Language and languages
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  12. ‘Ne bis in idem’: The reopening of criminal proceedings to the defendant’s detriment pursuant to section 362 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure Contribution
    Mükke, Carolin; Pürzer, Pauline (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 51-74
    Criminal procedure Criminal law: constitutional aspects Due process of law
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  13. Recent decisions by Germany’s Federal Court of Justice with regard to the commencement of attempted theft by burglary of dwellings Contribution
    Gottlieb, Leon; Sedláček, Jindřich (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 23-49
    Criminal law: attempt Offenses against property Criminal act Judgments
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  14. Food for thought: The theft of discarded comestibles from supermarket waste bins Contribution
    Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (2026)
    In: Nicolai, Florian; Pike, Kevin (Eds.), Recent developments in German law, FAU University Press, Erlangen, (FAU Studien aus der Rechtswissenschaft, 4), pp. 1-22
    Offenses against property Recycling (waste, etc.) Waste disposal Criminal law: theory
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  15. Market abuse in German criminal law Contribution
    Wegner, Kilian (2026)
    In: Błachnio-Parzych, Anna; Cornacchia, Luigi (Eds.), Legal protection against financial market abuse, Routledge, London, pp. 217-227
    Insider trading Securities Capital market Corporations: governance Sanctions, Administrative Sanctions, Criminal Financial law Evidence
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