This obligation extends to all sub-editions of the organ in which the assertion of fact has been made. The reply or counter-version is regarded as being of appropriate volume if it does not exceed the volume of the text to which objection has been raised. The reply or counter-version must be confined to factual assertions and must contain nothing of a punishable nature. It must be given in writing and must bear the signature of the injured party or legally recognised representative. The injured party or his representative can demand publication only if the reply is communicated to the responsible editor or publisher without delay, but at the latest within three months after publication of the item to which objection has been taken.
Publication is free of charge.
Anyone who comments on the reply in the same edition must confine himself to factual comment. Ordinary legal channels are open to anyone wishing to appeal against rejection of a claim to right of reply. At the request of the allegedly injured party, a court can order the editor and publisher responsible to publish a counter-version as outlined in para 3. The regulations of Civil Trial Procedure with regard to procedure for temporary injunction shall apply in the case of these proceedings. There shall be no compulsion to bring evidence of jeopardy of entitlement.