Sicherungsverwahrung

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The text explores the complex interplay between individual freedom and public safety, focusing on the legal and ethical dimensions of preventive detention. It discusses the public's security needs versus the fundamental right to personal freedom, presenting a historical overview of preventive detention practices. Various contributors analyze the challenges posed by high-risk sexual offenders, the realities of preventive detention, and the implications of forensic psychiatric assessments. Key issues include the expansion of preventive detention, the reliability of criminal predictions, and ethical considerations surrounding the detention of individuals. Reports from working groups address normative and practical problems, highlighting the need for reform in legislation and practice. The text also examines the treatment and reintegration prospects for those held in preventive detention, advocating for a balanced approach that considers both ethical imperatives and public safety. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of education and awareness in the context of preventive detention and calls for a critical evaluation of current practices and policies. Ultimately, the discussions underscore the necessity for a nuanced understanding of preventive detention, reflecting on its implications for justice, ethics, and society.