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Instruments of torture

If you are travelling to Germany as a tourist you must observe various restrictions such as prohibitions or permit requirements, which includes the provisions of the "Anti-torture regulation".

The above regulation covers the trade in goods which could be used

  • for carrying out capital punishment,
  • for inflicting torture or
  • for other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

In its Annex II, the regulation includes a list of goods designed exclusively for for carrying out capital punishment, for inflicting torture, or for other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

These goods - for example, electric shock devices having a no-load voltage exceeding 10,000 volts - may not be imported or introduced into Germany.

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