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Constitutional claim against the ban on demonstrations: the “lateral thinkers” had to be intubated
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“If you want to demonstrate objectively, you don’t have to let right-wing extremists run”
With a view to the “lateral thinking” movement, NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul calls for a reform of the section on breaking the peace. Reul also sees demonstration organizers as an obligation.
The corona virus is pushing hospitals in Saxony to the limit. However, the “lateral thinking” movement wants to manifest itself in Dresden. A doctor urgently warns of the possible consequences and offers an overwhelming example.
“If things continue like this, hospitals will have to raise the white flag at Christmas”: According to doctor Christoph Josten, Saxony’s health system is increasingly reaching its limits. The state is battling Germany’s most serious corona infection. If nothing changes, “then we have to think of other modalities, then nothing helps. It’s in your hand ”, the Medical Council of the Leipzig University Clinic appealed to the population at a press conference on Friday. And he underscored his warning with an example that made people sit up and notice.
“One of the well-known ‘lateral thinkers’ who demonstrated in Leipzig was intubated with Covid eight days later,” Josten said. “In this sense, the Covid does not take people into account, no matter who they are. It’s better to protect yourself, adhere to the rules of distance, and really avoid contact. “
According to media reports, the man is said to be one of the organizers of the “lateral thinking” rally against crown policy in Leipzig, which completely spiraled out of control in early November.
“Think outside the box” files a constitutional complaint
This weekend “lateral thinking” really wanted to manifest itself in Dresden. A rally for 4000 people was registered, for which it was publicized nationally and abroad, also in the field of the right. However, the city imposed a ban due to the security threat. The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony in Bautzen confirmed the decision on Saturday evening. The risk forecast of the state capital is not objectionable. According to the judges, the fundamental right to life and physical integrity exceeds the fundamental right to freedom of assembly.
The person in charge of the demonstration announced that he would continue to act against the prohibition that was confirmed by the court. He filed a constitutional complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe on Saturday morning and was awaiting the decision, said Marcus Fuchs of the German Press Agency. A court spokesman said: “An urgent motion is pending, but has yet to be decided.”
The police checked the travelers who had traveled to Dresden to protest at the train station.
What: REUTERS
Fearing forbidden spontaneous demonstrations, emergency services would be present throughout the city, police tweeted on Saturday afternoon. A helicopter would also be used to transmit live images to the police headquarters.
At noon, a bus with 25 people stopped in the city, “evidently on the way to the forbidden meeting.” They were not allowed to get off the bus, the bus was directed out of town again. 26 people who had traveled by train and were on their way to the prohibited demonstration were pre-emptively detained. In addition, administrative infringement proceedings have been initiated due to violations of the Crown Protection Ordinance.
In the fight against the corona pandemic, the Free State will enter a complete lockdown starting Monday. Then nurseries, schools and numerous shops are closed. The cabinet had decided on the corresponding crown protection ordinance on Friday night. Therefore, also in Dresden a large number of customers are feared in the city center. According to the knowledge of the Saxon Trade Association, stores are also open longer, which should help even out the flow of customers.
On Saturday morning, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported 342.1 new infections per 100,000 residents in seven days for the Free State. This remains the highest value of all the federal states, by a clear margin and the number is constantly increasing.
Ziemiak: “The greatest cruelty possible”
CDU general secretary Paul Ziemiak criticized the German press agency that calls for large-scale demonstrations are currently “nothing more than the expression of the greatest possible cruelty and unlimited selfishness.” The 24-hour recording got the “side thinkers” moving in Dresden.
“It should now be clear to everyone that the hard core of the ‘lateral thinker’ scene is not about legitimate concerns, but about an attack on our state,” Ziemiak said. Those who demonstrate here not only endanger their own health, but also negligently attack the health of thousands of policemen.
