»The Criminalization of Polygamy – Section 172 German Criminal Code at the Crossroads between Culture and Criminal Law« With the criminalization of polygamy, the legislator aims to protect majoritarian cultural values. Taking account of the international debate, the author assesses possible regulatory objectives. In addition, he aims to clarify to what extent the symbolic content and paternalistic character of the norm is compatible with German criminal law doctrine. In conclusion, the author calls for the decriminalization of polygamy.weiterlesen