Repeal of the criminal offense of insulting politicians
Rejected
Proposal summary
Politicians should not receive stronger protection under criminal law than other citizens. A special offense that punishes insults against politicians and other public figures more severely than insults against private individuals is to be removed. Supporters of the repeal see it as a restriction of freedom of expression, because even legitimate criticism of political decisions can fall under this offense. The repeal is intended to restore equality of all people before the law.




