Link-Extremism and Press Freedom - The Criminal Case Against Radio Dreyeckland

Explore the legal implications of hyperlinking in journalism through a German court case against Radio Dreyeckland. Examine the raid on the radio station's offices and journalists' homes following an article linking to an archive of a banned website. Analyze the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court's decision to allow prosecution, considering when links can be deemed criminal. Delve into the critical assessment of the case, focusing on the legal evaluation of hyperlinks and state actions against left-leaning media. Gain insights into the intersection of press freedom, link liability, and government censorship in this 40-minute conference talk from the 37th Chaos Communication Congress.

37C3 - Link-Extremismus und Pressefreiheit