20. Juni 2025|
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|6 months agoParliament Approves New Criminal Code for Stalking
Swiss parliament has unanimously agreed to make stalking a criminal offense, introducing clear legal consequences for obsessive harassment.
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- The Swiss parliament has officially agreed to include obsessive harassment (stalking) in the Criminal Code.
- The Senate approved the proposal unanimously.
- Victims are required to lodge a formal complaint for prosecution to proceed.
- The House of Representatives conceded to the Senate's position regarding the complaint requirement.
By The Numbers
Unanimous
Senate Vote
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Chambers
They Said
"The argument that the victimâs full cooperation is needed to prove the offence committed was unanimously accepted."
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Parliament Crushes Legal Ambiguity
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Victims Must Trigger Prosecution
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The Evidence Dilemma
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