- Law Enforcement Officials: Uttering Racist Tunes Isn't a Criminal Offense
At a firearms event in Hannover, racist chants to a Gigi D'Agostino tune went unpunished, as declared by the city's Public Prosecutor. They announced the conclusion of their investigation today. During the Kleinburgwedel gathering in June, attendees sang disparaging lyrics to "L'amour toujours."
According to a representative from the Public Prosecutor's Office, the only sentiment expressed was disdain. There was no instigation of hostility towards immigrants or violence. Moreover, merely voicing doubts about immigrants' right to reside in the country doesn't inherently violate human dignity. Previously, the "Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung" covered this situation.
The spokesperson clarified that this decision was made on an individual basis. Earlier, the state security department looked into potential charges of inciting the crowd. However, inciting hatred tends to be a criminal offense only when racist slogans are broadcasted.
In light of the events, no charges related to crime were brought forward due to the lack of incitement of hatred or violence. Moreover, the singing of disparaging lyrics at events shouldn't be automatically classified as a criminal act.
