The German government is softening its child pornography laws

Published May 21, 2024 6:44pm ET



The German parliament took a major step in bolstering its pro-pedophilia credentials by lowering the criminal liability for possession of child pornography.

Last week, the German parliamentary body advanced a bill that will reduce the possession of child pornography from a felony crime to a misdemeanor. Supporters of the bill claim that the legislation is necessary because minors could face felony charges for possession of pornographic images.

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