GermanyThe article discusses the German Constitutional Court's decision upholding a law banning the possession and purchase of child-like sex dolls. While adult sex dolls are allowed, those resembling children are prohibited. The court majority believes this ban is justified due to concerns that using such dolls might lower the threshold for pedophilia-related offenses, although there is little scientific evidence supporting either side of the argument. The article notes that the decision was made without significant public protest, as it was framed as targeting pedophiles rather than personal freedoms. It also raises questions about who bears the burden of proof in such ambiguous cases and suggests that liberalization may depend on international research showing these dolls are harmless or beneficial.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article frames the legal action against child-like sex dolls as a necessary measure to protect against pedophilia, emphasizing the moral and social risks associated with such items. While it acknowledges the lack of conclusive evidence, it leans toward supporting the state’s role in regulating '
Warum diese Bewertungen (Faktentreue 75 · Objektivität 60): The article reports on the German Constitutional Court upholding a law banning child-like sex dolls, but notes there is little scientific evidence supporting the claim that such dolls lower the threshold for child abuse. It acknowledges the lack of proof for both sides of the argument. However, the
