Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022
Protection from Violence
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    (2) Every person shall have the right to life and physical integrity.
    … (Art. 2)
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    (2) Jeder hat das Recht auf Leben und körperliche Unversehrtheit.
    … (Art. 2)
Protection from Violence
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    (3) Forced labour may be imposed only on persons deprived of their liberty by the judgment of a court. (Art. 12)
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    (3) Zwangsarbeit ist nur bei einer gerichtlich angeordneten Freiheitsentziehung zulässig. (Art. 12)
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Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022 (English). According to Art. 140: “The provisions of Articles 136, 137, 138, 139 and 141 of the German Constitution of 11 August 1919 shall be an integral part of this Basic Law.”

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Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany 1949, as amended to 2022 (German).

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Art. 1 on Human dignity, Human rights and Legally binding force of basic rights.
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According to Art. 31: "Federal law shall take precedence over Land law."
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Art. 1 on Human dignity, Human rights and Legally binding force of basic rights.