The city of Hamburg has launched 'OHNe Hass,' a dedicated online portal that allows community managers to report hate speech and harassment directly to the public prosecutor’s office.
The platform streamlines the legal process by allowing organizations to submit criminal charges with minimal administrative burden through a standardized digital form.
Reporting entities can upload digital evidence, including screenshots and short video files, to support their criminal complaints.
The service supports anonymous reporting via company accounts and provides a digital workflow for submitting legally required signed documentation.
The Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection is offering free online training sessions to assist companies in adopting and utilizing the reporting tool.
This initiative aims to lower the barriers for community managers to engage with law enforcement, ultimately fostering safer digital environments.
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