Germany compensates 249 persecuted over homosexuality law
The Hindu
The Federal Office of Justice said on September 13 that, up to the end of August, 317 people had applied for compensation and it had been paid out in 249 cases
German authorities have compensated nearly 250 people who were prosecuted or investigated under a Nazi-era law criminalizing homosexuality that continued to be enforced enthusiastically after World War II. The Federal Office of Justice said on September 13 that, up to the end of August, 317 people had applied for compensation and it had been paid out in 249 cases. So far, it has paid out just over $1 million. 14 applications are still being processed, 18 were rejected and 36 were withdrawn, the office said. The deadline for applications is July 21 next year.More Related News