Catalogue question 10 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Which of these is compatible with the German Basic Law?
- corporal punishment (caning/flogging)
- torture
- the death penalty
- a monetary fine Correct
Why — for every option
- A — Corporal punishment contradicts the inviolability of human dignity (Art. 1 Basic Law) and is forbidden.
- B — Torture is absolutely forbidden — it violates human dignity at its core (Art. 1 together with Art. 104(1) Basic Law) and is prohibited without exception.
- C — The death penalty is expressly abolished in Germany under Art. 102 of the Basic Law.
- D — Correct: a monetary fine is a regular sanction provided for in the Criminal Code and is compatible with the Basic Law.
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