1933/07/14 – Gesetz zur Verhütung erbkranken Nachwuchses

14 July 1933

The ‘Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring’ is passed in Germany and comes into force on 1 January 1934. It forms the basis for forced sterilisation.

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Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring

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