THERE ARE 15,000 PEOPLE IN EUROPE IMPRISONED FOR QUESTIONING THE HOLOCAUST!

A Canadian court made the international ruling that "Truth is no defence" in Holocaust denial cases. 'Holocaust denial' is illegal in several European nations, including Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences of up to five years, depending on the country and severity of the offense. mprisonment for Holocaust denial in Europe varies by country, as laws and enforcement differ significantly. Several European nations criminalize Holocaust denial under broader laws against hate speech, incitement to hatred, or trivializing Nazi crimes. Below is a concise overview based on available information:
Countries with Laws Against Holocaust Denial
Germany: Holocaust denial is punishable under Section 130 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits "publicly or in a meeting approving, denying, or downplaying" Nazi crimes. Penalties include fines or up to five years in prison. Notable cases include Ursula Haverbeck, sentenced to 12 months in 2022 (after prior terms totaling over 30 months), and Germar Rudolf, who faced multiple convictions.
Austria: Section 3h of the Verbotsgesetz (1947) bans Holocaust denial, with penalties up to seven years. David Irving was sentenced to three years in 2006 (served less due to appeal), and Wolfgang Frölich received three years in 2003.
France: The Gayssot Act (1990) criminalizes denial of crimes against humanity, including the Holocaust, with up to one year in prison or fines. Robert Faurisson faced multiple convictions with fines and suspended sentences.
Belgium: The Holocaust Denial Law (1995) allows for up to one year in prison and fines. Convictions are rare but documented, often tied to broader hate speech charges.
Czech Republic: Denial of Nazi crimes can lead to up to three years in prison under Section 405 of the Criminal Code. Cases are infrequent.
Other Countries: Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Lithuania have laws that may cover Holocaust denial, often under broader hate speech or historical revisionism bans. For example, Hungary sentenced one individual to 18 months (suspended) in 2011. Switzerland and Liechtenstein also have relevant laws, but enforcement is less frequent. Convictions often target persistent offenders or those with public platforms (e.g., authors, activists).
Sentences are typically short (1-3 years) or suspended, with fines being more common.
Public debate exists over these laws, with critics arguing they infringe on free speech, while supporters emphasize preventing 'historical distortion' and 'hate.'