Cabinet: Harsher penalties for attacks on train attendants and doctors
In the future, those who attack police officers or doctors will have to expect a longer prison sentence. A tougher approach is also planned in cases of incitement to hatred.
The German cabinet is set to discuss a draft law that would increase penalties for attacks on public transport workers, healthcare professionals, and other essential service providers. The proposed law, championed by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig, aims to better protect those who "keep the country running" from violence and aggression.
It would introduce stricter penalties for attacks on police, firefighters, and other emergency responders, as well as on workers in critical infrastructure such as energy and water supply. The draft law also targets hate speech and violent acts against politicians, and would allow courts to temporarily revoke the right to hold public office and vote in elections for those convicted of inciting hatred.
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