Germany’s Legal System Faces Scrutiny After Alexandra Fröhlich’s Case

The tragic case of Alexandra Fröhlich, a renowned German author, has thrust the country’s legal system into the spotlight. Following her death on a houseboat, the decision to institutionalize her mentally ill son has ignited debate on Germany’s handling of mental health in criminal cases. This incident underscores broader questions about the country’s legal procedures and societal attitudes towards mental illness.