25.04.2012
Second UPR procedure on Switzerland: NGO coalition’s submission

At the end of October 2012 Switzerland will undergo for the second time the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council. With this in view, a coalition of 47 Swiss organisations joined forces and presented the Office of the High Commi...


04.04.2012
Police and human rights - in general and in Switzerland

On behalf of the state, the police have to guarantee the compliance to the law assuring that within the framework of the existing legal system everybody can use the (basic) rights assured to them by the constitution. In addition, the police are allowed ...


21.03.2012
Test case: Charges filed against Nestlé in Switzerland

On 5 March 2012, charges were filed against Nestlé and members of its senior management. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) and the Colombian trade union Sinaltrainal accuse Nestlé of being partly responsible f...


07.03.2012
Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg visits Switzerland

Between 20 and 24 February 2012, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg visited Switzerland. During his discussions with two federal councillors, several chief officials and members of parliament as well as with members of...

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