V.i.S.d.P. stands for Verantwortlich im Sinne des Presserechts, responsible within the meaning of press law. The abbreviation usually stands in the imprint of a German publication or introduces it. The press laws of the states require periodicals to give the name and address of the verantwortlicher Redakteur, the responsible editor. If there are several, the imprint must show für welchen Teil oder sachlichen Bereich des Druckwerks jeder einzelne verantwortlich ist, for which part or subject area each one is responsible. The person named must be someone who can be prosecuted. A 2013 paper by the Bundestag’s research service states: Als verantwortlicher Redakteur darf grundsätzlich nur tätig sein, wer unbeschränkt strafrechtlich verfolgt werden kann. As a rule, only a person who can be prosecuted without restriction may act as responsible editor. Members of the Bundestag enjoy immunity. As a rule, they therefore cannot be named as the responsible person. In Bavaria, flyers and posters that call for a demonstration must also carry a V.i.S.d.P. note.