Based on the experience with the atrocities of the Nazi regime, human rights in Germany are protected extensively by the constitution and the courts. Germany has ratified most international human rights treaties. Reports from independent organizations such as Amnesty International certify a high level of compliance with human rights. Monitoring communication and “censorship” by government or courts are allowed only in a very restrictedmanner. Privacy and Data Protection is strongly protected by law.
On the Blogger Tour 2011 – organized by the Federal Foreign Office – I presented the german legal system regarding freedom of expression and freedom of information. A report about the April tour is here, and here – and the Prezi of my lecture is now available for download: