Regelprinzip
The Regelprinzip, also known as the principle of legality or the principle of lawfulness, is a fundamental principle in the legal systems of many countries, including Germany. It states that a law must be valid and applicable before it can be enforced. This principle ensures that laws are not applied retroactively and that individuals are not punished for actions that were not illegal at the time they were committed.
The Regelprinzip is closely related to the principle of nullum crimen sine lege, which means "no crime
The Regelprinzip is not an absolute principle and can be subject to certain exceptions. For example, in
The Regelprinzip is an important principle in the legal system as it ensures that laws are applied