Internal Security

Problems arising with basic rights when dealing with hooligans willing to resort to violence

19.02.2014

In its judgement of 7 January 2014 the Swiss Federal Supreme Court mainly supported the stricter legal foundation established between the cantons...

Secret services mishandle personal data

29.07.2009

One year ago, in June 2008, the public in Switzerland found out that its secret services had listed in a little time approximately 110’000...

Tightening Swiss regulations for weapons, starting from end of 2008

11.07.2008

During its session on 2 July 2008, the Federal Council approved the revision of the law on arms. This modification of the Swiss legislation was on...

EURO 08 and supporters’ fundamental rights

06.06.2008

From 7 to 29 June 2008, Switzerland and Austria host the European Championships 2008 (EURO 08). In all four host Swiss cities - Basel, Bern, Geneva...

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