Escaping Prison Is Technically Not Illegal in Germany

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In Germany, the act of attempting to escape from prison is not itself a criminal offense — only the underlying crime that put you there is. This legal quirk reflects a philosophical stance that humans possess an innate freedom drive that the state cannot punish. It means prisoners can be disciplined for damage caused during escape attempts, but not for the attempt itself.

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