German Defamation Analysis (§ 186 StGB)

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Evaluates German statements for potential defamation risks under § 186 StGB to ensure legal compliance in public discourse.

This Claude Code skill provides a structured legal assessment for German statements that might constitute 'Üble Nachrede' (defamation) under Section 186 of the German Criminal Code (StGB). It guides users through a rigorous examination process that separates factual claims from opinions, evaluates the burden of proof, assesses the risk of reputation damage, and considers constitutional protections like freedom of expression (Art. 5 GG). It is an essential tool for journalists, legal researchers, and content creators who need to verify the legal safety of potentially damaging assertions before publication or public distribution.

Key Features

01Analyzes statements for 'Tatsachenkern' (factual core) vs. subjective opinion.
02Identifies qualifications for public figures under § 188 StGB (political life).
03Balances legal risks against constitutional freedom of expression (Art. 5 GG) factors.
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05Evaluates 'Beweislast' (burden of proof) and truth-claim risks for assertions.
06Suggests 'Sichere Ersatzformulierungen' (safe alternative phrasings) to mitigate liability.

Use Cases

01Initial legal assessment and risk analysis for German defamation law cases.
02Pre-publication review of investigative journalism, blogs, or social media posts.
03Content moderation workflows to identify and rephrase legally risky statements.