Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the respondent's statements to police were justified under Art. 14 StGB despite being defamatory.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. An information person questioned by police may invoke Art. 14 StGB if the statement is relevant, necessary, and not made in bad faith.
Extrahierte Begründung
The court held that Art. 14 StGB is not limited to persons under a legal duty to speak; it also covers persons merely permitted and encouraged to give information. The respondent's remarks were tied to the police question, were not excessive, and were based on an honest, plausible assessment of the situation.