Decree for the Protection of the People and the State, March 1933

What was the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State?

The Decree for the Protection of the People and the State allowed Hitler to suspend the civil rights of all citizens. The decree also removed all restraints on police investigations which meant people could be arrested and imprisoned without evidence.

When was the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State signed?

The Decree for the Protection of the People and the State was signed on 28th February, 1933.

What were the results of the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State?

There were 3 main results of the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State:

• ❖ The Nazis had the power to repress all political opposition through arrests, shutting down meetings, and banning publications.
• ❖ They specifically targeted the Communist Party to remove them as rivals in the upcoming March election.
• ❖ It was the beginning of the end of democracy in Germany.