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The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland for violating the right to family life. The court found that authorities in Vaud unjustly denied a man the right to visit his pregnant partner while she was in pre-trial detention.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled against Switzerland, affirming that public institutions like prisons must offer a fully vegan diet to detainees whose commitment to veganism qualifies as a protected philosophical belief under the European Convention on Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland, establishing that veganism can qualify as a protected philosophical belief. The landmark judgment requires public institutions, including prisons, to offer fully vegan diets, prompting a review of practices in Swiss correctional facilities.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland in a landmark case, establishing that public institutions such as prisons must provide a fully vegan diet to individuals whose veganism constitutes a protected philosophical conviction.
A report from the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture warns that severe overcrowding in Swiss prisons is infringing on inmates' fundamental rights, increasing violence, and straining staff. The commission urges a comprehensive strategy to reduce the prison population rather than simply building more cells.
According to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office, Swiss prisons held a record 7,119 inmates at the end of January. While the absolute number is the highest since records began in 1988, the incarceration rate relative to the country's growing population remains lower than its peak a decade ago.
The number of detainees in Swiss prisons reached an all-time high of 7,119 at the start of 2026, leading to a nationwide occupancy rate of 97% and raising questions about the justice system and facility management.
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