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
- OCTOBER 10, 2012AustriaDEATH PENALTY
six countries joined forces to call for the
six countries joined forces to call for the "complete abolition" of the death penalty worldwide.
- JULY 19, 2012SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWISS GOVT WANTS TO END DEATH PENALTY EVERYWHERE
The Swiss government has reaffirmed its commitment toward seeking the abolition of the
- JANUARY 1, 2012SwitzerlandDEATH 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.
- NOVEMBER 29, 2011SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. Prison officials intend to keep a new supply of sodium thiopental bought in Switzerland over the objections that the drug was improperly obtained
USA - Nebraska. Prison officials intend to keep a new supply of sodium thiopental bought in Switzerland over the objections that the drug was improperly obtained
- JANUARY 1, 2011SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2010SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2009SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2008SwitzerlandDEATH 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 18, 2007SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
Switzerland voted in favour of the Resolution...
Switzerland voted in favour of the Resolution...
- JANUARY 1, 2007SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2006SwitzerlandDEATH 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.
- APRIL 20, 2005SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
Switzerland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Switzerland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.