Geldansprüche bei Persönlichkeitverletzungen durch Medien

In this comparative study, Normann Witzleb examines the systems of monetary remedies for invasions of personal privacy under German and English law. In which circumstances can a plaintiff claim monetary and/or non-monetary remedies for the wrong suffered? What is the relationship between compensatory and restitutionary remedies? Is there a legitimate role for punitive remedies? The author argues in favor of a more open recognition of the economic components of personality interests. He makes practical suggestions as to how the law of remedies could be developed in order to achieve more comprehensive protection in this area.