Literature on German Criminal Law

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  1. Balancing security and liberty in Germany Journal Article
    Miller, Russell A. (2010)
    In: Journal of National Security Law & Policy, 4(2), pp. 369-396
    Liberty National security National Socialism Terrorism Electronic surveillance Civil rights Human rights Data protection
  2. Shooting down a hijacked airplane - the German discussion and beyond Journal Article
    Hörnle, Tatjana (2009)
    In: Criminal Law and Philosophy, 3(2), pp. 111-131
    Criminal law: theory Constitutional law Human rights Criminal law: philosophy Philosophy Justification (criminal law) Comparative law
    DOI
  3. Incommunicado detention in Germany: an example of reactive anti-terror legislation and long-term consequences Journal Article
    Oehmichen, Anna (2008)
    In: German Law Journal, 9(7), pp. 855-888
    Arrest, detention and bail Terrorism Defendant/Defense/Defense counsel (criminal procedure) Organized crime Comparative law European Court of Human Rights Human rights Constitutional law Torture
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    Open Access
  4. May a state torture suspects to save the life of innocents? Journal Article
    Ambos, Kai (2008)
    In: Journal of International Criminal Justice, 6(2), pp. 261-287
    Torture Excuse (criminal law) Justification (criminal law) Defenses (criminal law) Law enforcement Criminal investigation Terrorism Duress International law Comparative law Human rights Crime prevention
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  5. Implementing the prohibition of torture on three levels. The United Nations, the Council of Europe, and Germany Journal Article
    Herrmann, Joachim (2008)
    In: Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, 31(1), pp. 437-459
    United Nations (UN) Council of Europe Torture Legislation Treaties European Court of Human Rights Human rights Punishment, Corporal Sanctions, Criminal Extradition
  6. Human dignity and the downing of aircraft: the German Federal Constitutional Court strikes down a prominent anti-terrorism provision in the new air-transport security act Journal Article
    Lepsius, Oliver (2006)
    In: German Law Journal, 7(9), pp. 761-776
    Terrorism Human rights Constitutional law National security Liberty Jurisprudence Justification (criminal law)
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    Open Access
  7. Superior orders - unjust war and the soldier's conscience – case note on the judgment of the German Federal Administrative Court of 21 June 2005, case No. 2 WD 12.04 Journal Article
    Bohlander, Michael (2005)
    In: Inter Alia: University of Durham Student Law Journal, pp. 17-19
    Constitutional law Justification (criminal law) Human rights Military law and armed forces International organization International criminal law
  8. Interview with Federal Constitutional Court Vice President, Justice, Professor Winfried Hassemer – “The state is no longer the Leviathan” Journal Article
    Müller, Reinhard (2004)
    In: German Law Journal, 5(5), pp. 603-607
    Terrorism Extremism Rule of law National security Liberty Human rights Civil rights
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    Open Access
  9. Liberty dies by inches: German counter-terrorism measures and human rights Journal Article
    Zöller, Verena (2004)
    In: German Law Journal, 5(5), pp. 469-494
    Liberty Human rights Civil rights Terrorism Legislation National security
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    Open Access
  10. Liberty, security, and terrorism: The legal position in Germany Journal Article
    Lepsius, Oliver (2004)
    In: German Law Journal, 5(5), pp. 435-460
    Liberty Civil rights Human rights National security Terrorism Legislation
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    Open Access
  11. The legal regulation of CCTV in Europe Journal Article
    Gras, Marianne L. (2004)
    In: Surveillance & Society, 2(2/3), pp. 216-229
    Electronic surveillance Right of privacy Civil rights Police Liberty Human rights
    DOI
  12. Der große Lauschangriff: Germany brings home the war on organized crime Journal Article
    Killean, James J. (2000)
    In: Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, 23(2), pp. 173-216
    Legislation Electronic surveillance Right of privacy Constitutional law Organized crime Human rights Search and seizure Police
  13. The denial of the Holocaust: Employing criminal law to combat anti-semitism in Germany Journal Article
    Günther, Klaus (2000)
    In: Tel Aviv University Studies in Law, pp. 51-66
    Holocaust / Shoah Criminal law Antisemitism Extremism National Socialism Legislation Private prosecution National security Human rights Freedom of speech
  14. "Sanctity" and "quality" of life : an historical review from a German perspective Journal Article
    Eser, Albin (2000)
    In: Israel Yearbook on Human Rights, pp. 11-22
    Legal history Abortion Suicide Euthanasia Law reform Human rights
  15. Human dignity and its impact on German substantive criminal law and criminal procedure Journal Article
    Lagodny, Otto (1999)
    In: Israel Law Review, 33(3), pp. 575-591
    Civil rights Human rights Constitutional law Criminal law: constitutional aspects Criminal policy Penology Criminal law: culpability Criminal procedure
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