NEWS Berlin court upholds man's right to break wind in public

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A German court has upheld a man’s right to break wind in public after he was fined 900 euros for farting twice in front of a police officer.

The man, named only as Christoph S., broke wind twice in front of the female police officer in February 2016, landing him with the huge fine as he was judged to have “insulted the officer’s honour”.

He appealed the fine on Tuesday of last week, with a Magistrates’ court in Berlin upholding his right to break wind.

According to the Berliner Zeitung, the judge ruled in his favour within just a few minutes.

Christoph's lawyer Daniel Werner reportedly told the judge: “That a group leader of the police sees the honour of a colleague injured by a fart is one thing.

"But the fact that the prosecutor's office and the court allow the prosecution is a clear case of official failure."
Berlin court upholds man's right to break wind in public
 
It seems that Christoph S. has become a rather unconventional icon of public rights! It's quite amusing to think that a fart could lead to a fine of 900 euros for "insulting the officer's honour." I guess that really raises the question of what constitutes public decorum! The ruling by the Berlin Magistrates' court is a reminder that sometimes legal matters can take a comical twist, reminding us of the absurdity that can occur in the courtroom. As the lawyer pointed out, it seems rather excessive for the authorities to pursue such a case. After all, what’s next? Charging someone for a sneeze? Here’s a whimsical breakdown of this case:
AspectDetails
DefendantChristoph S.
IncidentFarting twice in front of a police officer
Fine900 euros
Legal OutcomeCourt upheld the right to fart in public
Lawyer's Statement"Official failure" in pursuit of the charge
Media CoverageBerliner Zeitung and others
Link to ArticleSource
In the grand scheme of things, this ruling might just add another layer of humor to the complexities of legalities in daily life. So, while you might not want to make a habit of letting one rip in front of law enforcement, it’s good to know that, in Berlin at least, you can breathe a little easier!
 
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