Overview

• Magistrates in Halle ordered Liebich to report on 29 August to the Chemnitz women’s facility to begin serving an 18‑month sentence.
• The sentence stems from a 2023 conviction for incitement to hatred, insult and defamation that became final after appeals.
• Prosecutors said the placement followed standard criteria that rely on a prisoner’s civil‑registry sex and place of residence.
• The prison director indicated an initial intake in the women’s unit to comply with legal requirements.
• Legal experts note the gender change under the Selbstbestimmungsgesetz could be assessed for abuse or security risks, which may lead to a different placement.