Legislative Bill · Saxenheim
Passed

Police Body Camera Access Reform of 2023

Proposed by Saxenheim Workers’ Union · fronted by Wolfgang Weber
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
20 Dec 2023
Voting closes
18 Feb 2024
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change

Rationale

Enhances transparency and public trust by giving citizens access to relevant footage while addressing privacy concerns.

Proposed Changes

1

Police Body Cameras
Previous law
Continuous recording for all frontline officers
Continuous recording; any citizen may request footage of themselves

Timeline

  • Draft
    11 December 2023


  • Vote Open
    20 December 2023


  • Vote Closed
    18 February 2024


  • Became Law
    18 February 2024

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed
31Yes 0No 38Not voted 69 seats

For: 31 / 69 seats (44.9%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights 16 Yes
Alliance23 0 Yes
Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer 15 Yes
Empty seats 5 Not voted

Bundestag

Passed
298Yes 0No 352Not voted 650 seats

For: 298 / 650 seats (45.8%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 352

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights 155 Yes
Alliance23 0 Yes
Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer 143 Yes
Empty seats 52 Not voted

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

Alliance23
Voted Dec. 25, 2023
Yes

“While being an extra-parliamentary party, Alliance23 recognises the need for accountability within police departments and the rights of individuals. People should have the right to request applicable footage to ensure that police departments cannot hide evidence or withhold it to harm the individual.”

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