Germany’s justice ministers unite to close legal gaps on rape videos and illegal gambling

A landmark agreement could finally hold offenders accountable for sharing rape videos online. Meanwhile, illegal gambling faces unprecedented scrutiny—here’s what changes.

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2025 December 2 . 4:02 AM

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Germany’s justice ministers unite to close legal gaps on rape videos and illegal gambling

Lower Saxony’s Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann has secured key agreements at the autumn conference of state justice ministers in Leipzig. The meeting saw new measures adopted to tackle online crimes, illegal gambling, and the protection of legal principles. Several of Wahlmann’s proposals gained full support from the attending ministers. A major focus of the conference was the fight against rape videos shared online. The ministers backed Lower Saxony’s plan to close existing legal gaps in how these crimes are handled. Under current laws, loopholes have allowed some offenders to avoid prosecution for possessing or distributing such material. The decisions made in Leipzig will now move toward implementation. Stricter penalties for rape video offences will be introduced, while illegal gambling operations face heightened scrutiny. The rule-of-law pact remains a central priority, with states pledging to uphold its principles in future policies.