GermanyThe German Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the ban on sex dolls resembling children, ruling that the legal provisions prohibiting their production, sale, purchase, and possession are compatible with the Basic Law. The court emphasized that the ban does not infringe on individuals' general personality rights, particularly the right to sexual self-determination, but prioritizes the protection of children's physical, psychological, and sexual integrity. The decision was made by the Second Senate with six votes to two. One dissenting judge argued that the ban lacks sufficient rational justification and infringes on private life autonomy. The law, enacted in July 2021, aims to prevent the normalization of child sexual abuse through such dolls. Critics raised concerns during the legislative process about potential overcriminalization of behaviors not directly linked to child sexual violence. According to police statistics, there were 185 cases related to this law between 2022 and 2025, involving 165 suspects.
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