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Germanys Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, is set to introduce a new law criminalizing pornographic deepfakes, focusing on digital violence against women. The draft legislation, nearly complete, aims to catch up with rapidly evolving technology by making the creation and sharing of these fake images a crime. The law will give police stronger powers to search suspects devices and ensure perpetrators face real prosecution. It also includes civil options for victims, such as obtaining information on offenders and forcing platforms to suspend accounts. The move comes as sixty percent of women and girls in Germany report some form of online abuse, with high-profile cases involving former TV stars. Advocacy groups and politicians from all parties support the changes, highlighting Germanys lag behind other nations on this issue. Despite enforcement challenges with global networks and evolving tech, the law promises better protection and quicker justice for victims moving forward.

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