{"id":1835,"date":"2019-10-19T12:23:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-19T10:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diewg.noblogs.org\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2019-10-19T12:25:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-19T10:25:52","slug":"recht-im-besetzten-haus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diewg.noblogs.org\/en-US\/post\/2019\/10\/19\/recht-im-besetzten-haus\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal situation in squats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the squat<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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What can I do?<\/strong>
\nThe more people inside the house the better. There are many things that need to be done, especially in the early phase of building up a communal space. For example:
\n\u2013 painting banners (bring paints, brushes and fabrics)
\n\u2013 make some music for a nice atmosphere
\n\u2013 tell all your friends to join
\n\u2013 don\u2019t take any pictures. You don\u2019t know if people are ok with it. And it helps the police to get information.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to go inside?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are also many possibilities to be supportive from the outside
\n\u2013 be there and raise awareness to what\u2019s happening (the police is often not as violent as when nobody is watching)
\n\u2013 form chains to protect the building
\n\u2013 make music and be loud
\n\u2013 organize solidarity demonstrations (and take part)
\n\u2013 make some food, bring some cake<\/p>\n

Squats seen from a legal point of view<\/strong>
\n\u201cDo I make myself liable to prosecution if I go into the building or help constructing something?\u201d
\nA squat is seen as trespassing; the owner is seen as being affected; There\u2019s a possibility of criminal damage to property. There will be legal proceedings if the owner reports it, but it can also happen if there is a so-called big public interest.
\n\u201cSo I got it right, that the squatters can have a lot of legal problems if the decision makers want to beat them up.\u201d
\nThat\u2019s right. That\u2019s why we don\u2019t talk to cops, take pictures or film. That means, that entering the house can endanger the status of people with precarious residence permit.<\/p>\n

What happens when the police comes?<\/strong>
\nIf you are in an action it is wise to not talk to cops, even though there is no reproach against you. If the police show up, stay calm, talk to the people around you how you want to react. And remember: never talk to the cops!<\/p>\n

Giving personal data<\/em>
\nThe police are allowed to ask for your personal data. You have to give them only your name, the address you are registered with, your marital status, nationality and your general job title (e.g. employee).
\nSome people decide to not give their identities, the consequences can be, for example, longer detention, the taking of fingerprints etc. So inform yourself beforehand about the risks.<\/p>\n

What should I take with me when squatting?<\/strong>
\nYes!
\n\u2013 ID-Card
\n\u2013 phone number of the EA
\n\u2013 pen & paper
\n\u2013 water and snacks
\n\u2013 first aid kit<\/p>\n

No-Go!
\n\u2013 drugs
\n\u2013 pocket knife
\n\u2013 pepper spray
\n\u2013 dogs (and other pets)
\n\u2013 contact lenses ( \u261dpepper spray)<\/p>\n

The police took my name, what should I do now?<\/strong>
\nBetter talk with your friends before an action about possible consequences and strategies. After the police contact you should definitely start thinking about the next steps. Here are some good ideas to start with:
\n\u2013 write a memory log
\n\u2013 contact the local anti-repression group (more information below)
\n\u2013 talk with the other involved people about next steps<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve got a letter, what should I do?<\/strong>
\nWhen cops record your personal data, mostly it takes a long time till you hear from them again.
\nUsually it is a letter saying that you should come to the police station to be examined. In that case you should not say anything, you can only make it worse for yourself and others. The better way forward is to take the letter and go to an anti-repression group, they will help you.
\nSometimes they directly send a penalty order. They try to declare you guilty without a court hearing. You should appeal immediately, it\u2019s enough to do it via an informal letter within a week.
\nAnd of course go to the anti repression group!
\nIf you get a letter or the police are stood in front of your door, never forget that you are not alone.
\nRepression is supposed to separate us and make us feel defenseless. It can be helpful to talk about it.
\nRemember: solidarity is our weapon!<\/p>\n

Local anti-repression groups<\/strong>
\n\u2013 EA Freiburg: phone: 0761 \u2013 409 72 51, web: eafreiburg.noblogs.org
\n\u2013 Rote Hilfe: every first Thursday each month: 18:30 \u2013 19:00 at Linkes Zentrum (Gl\u00fcmerstr.2); every third Thursday each month: 20:30 \u2013 21:00 at the B\u00fcro f\u00fcr Grenzenlose Solidarit\u00e4t (Grether Gel\u00e4nde); web: freiburg.rote-hilfe.de
\n\u2013 ABC Southwest: abcsuedwest.noblogs.org<\/p>\n

If cats could talk to cops they wouldn\u2019t!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Welcome to the squat What can I do? The more people inside the house the better. There are many things that need to be done, especially in the early phase of building up a communal space. For example: \u2013 painting banners (bring paints, brushes and fabrics) \u2013 make some music for a nice atmosphere \u2013 … <\/p>\n

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