Switzerland
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- formally a confederation, but has a structure similar to a federal republic
- CONSTITUTION
- revision of the 1874 constitution adopted by referendum in April 1999, in effect from January 1, 2000
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- civil law incorporating some customary norms
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral Federal Assembly, Council of States (Ständerat) and National Council (Nationalrat)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Federal Supreme Court, judges are appointed by Parliament for 6 years
RELIGIONS
41.8% Catholics; 35.3% Protestants; 4.3% Muslims; other minorities
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2020SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- MARCH 27, 2019SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWITZERLAND TO DEPORT TERRORISTS EVEN IF THEY FACE DEATH PENALTY AT HOME
The Swiss Council of States agreed earlier this week to allow for the deportation of terrorists to their home countries even if they face the death penalty in them.
- JANUARY 1, 2019SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JANUARY 1, 2018SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JUNE 26, 2014SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWISS RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BEFORE THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Switzerland and seven further states successfully presented to the UN Human Rights Council a resolution
- JANUARY 1, 2014SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
DECEMBER 6, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: SWITZERLAND URGES FG TO REVIEW DEATH PENALTY
The Government of Switzerland has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to address the
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWITZERLAND: EXECUTION DRUGS FACE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
The Swiss parliament wants to prevent pharmaceutical companies from supplying drugs used for
- JANUARY 1, 2013SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.