AustriaDemokratie 26 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
A woman's bicycle has been stolen, and she knows who took it. What may she do in a state governed by the rule of law?
In the exam (German)
Einer Frau wurde ihr Fahrrad gestohlen, und sie weiß, wer es genommen hat. Was darf sie in einem Rechtsstaat tun?
- aSue the offender in court for the return of the bicycle.Den Täter vor Gericht auf Rückgabe des Fahrrads klagen.Correct answer
- bBreak into the offender’s home and take the bicycle back.In die Wohnung des Täters einbrechen und das Fahrrad holen.
- cAsk friends to beat up the offender.Freunde bitten, den Täter zu verprügeln.
- dReport the theft to the police.Den Diebstahl bei der Polizei anzeigen.Correct answer
Why?
In Austria the state has the monopoly on the use of force: the police and the courts enforce the law. The woman can report the theft and demand her bicycle back by suing in court; breaking into someone else's home or beating someone up is forbidden vigilante justice (Selbstjustiz).
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