Defamation Law

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Üble Nachrede in Austria: Defamation and the Honour Offences Explained

Austria's reputational defamation offence is üble Nachrede under § 111 StGB, not Verleumdung. Penalties, the truth defence, private prosecution, and the § 6 MedienG compensation caps explained.

July 23, 202613 min read

Verleumdung in Austria: § 297 StGB False Accusation Explained

Verleumdung under Austria's § 297 StGB is not reputational defamation. It is knowingly reporting someone falsely for a crime. Penalties, prosecution and the AT vs DE difference explained.

July 23, 202612 min read

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Defamation Law

Üble Nachrede in Austria: Defamation and the Honour Offences Explained

Verleumdung in Austria: § 297 StGB False Accusation Explained