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Swiss Criminal Procedure
Marc Thommen
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Swiss Criminal Law
Criminalistics CriminologyPhilosophy
of Criminal lawCriminal Law
Substantive Criminal Law
(Swiss Criminal Code)
General Part Art. 1-110
Criminal Liability
Art. 1-33
Sanctions(sentences/measures)
Art. 34-73
Specific Part Art. 111-332
Third Part:Introduction of Code
Criminal Procedure
Organisation ofCriminal Justice
Authorities
Federal Code ofCriminal Procedure
I. PrinciplesII. Trial Rules
III. PartiesIV. Evidence
V. Coercive MeasuresVI. Prelim. Proceed.
VII. Principal Proceed.VIII. Special Proceed. …
Enforcement ofSentences and
Measures
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Swiss Criminal Law
Criminalistics CriminologyPhilosophy
of Criminal lawCriminal Law
Substantive Criminal Law
(Swiss Criminal Code)
General Part Art. 1-110
Criminal Liability
Art. 1-33
Sanctions(sentences/measures)
Art. 34-73
Specific Part Art. 111-332
Third Part:Introduction of Code
Criminal Procedure
Organisation ofCriminal Justice
Authorities
Federal Code ofCriminal Procedure
I. PrinciplesII. Trial Rules
III. PartiesIV. Evidence
V. Coercive MeasuresVI. Prelim. Proceed.
VII. Principal Proceed.VIII. Special Proceed. …
Enforcement ofSentences and
Measures
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Criminal Procedure
History
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History (1848-1999)
26 cantonal criminal procedure
26 cantonal Juvenile Justice Codes
Procedural code on Federal Criminal Justice (1934)
Administrative criminal procedure code (1974)
Criminal procedure code of the Swiss Military (1979).
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History (1848-1999)
Different Systems: Prosecutors, Investigative Magistrates, Juge d’instruction etc.
Federal Supreme Court set out a common minimal standard of procedural rules.
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History (2000)
Art. 123 I – Swiss Constitution
The Confederation is responsible for legislation in the field of criminal law and the law of criminal procedure.
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History (since 2000)
Federal Code of Criminal Procedure of 5 October 2007, in force 1 January 2011
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Criminal Procedure
Organisation of Criminal Justice Authorities
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Swiss Criminal Law
Criminalistics CriminologyPhilosophy
of Criminal lawCriminal Law
Substantive Criminal Law
(Swiss Criminal Code)
General Part Art. 1-110
Criminal Liability
Art. 1-33
Sanctions(sentences/measures)
Art. 34-73
Specific Part Art. 111-332
Third Part:Introduction of Code
Criminal Procedure
Organisation ofCriminal Justice
Authorities
Federal Code ofCriminal Procedure
I. PrinciplesII. Trial Rules
III. PartiesIV. Evidence
V. Coercive MeasuresVI. Prelim. Proceed.
VII. Principal Proceed.VIII. Special Proceed. …
Enforcement ofSentences and
Measures
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Article 123 II – Constitution
The Cantons are responsible for the organisation of the courts, the administration of justice in criminal cases as well as for the execution of penalties and measures, unless the law provides otherwise.
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Article 123 II – Constitution
The Cantons are responsible for the organisation of the courts, the administration of justice in criminal cases as well as for the execution of penalties and measures, unless the law provides otherwise.
1. Organisation of Courts
2. Administration of Justice
3. Execution of Sanctions
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1. Organisation of Criminal Justice Authorities
Cantonal Code on theOrganisation of Civil and CriminalJustice Authorities.
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2. Administration of Criminal Justice
Federal Supreme Court
Lausanne / Lucerne
Cantonal High Court
District Court
Federal CriminalCourt
Bellinzone
Federal Administrative Court
St. Gallen
Federal Patent CourtSaint-Gall
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3. Execution of Sanctions
Cantons provide prisons andinstitutions for therapeutic andisolation measures.
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https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/10/incarceration.aspx
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http://www.immigration-massive.ch/
Foreigners in Swiss Population22.1%
Foreigners in Swiss Prison Population 71.6%
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«Sanction-Strainer»
Crimes committed (10.000)
Crimes perceived: 10% (1000)
Crimes reported: 50% (500)
Crimes solved by police: 30% (150)
Crimes charged: 33% (50)
Convictions: 80% (40)
Prison: 66% (26)
Served: 23% (6)
K. Seelmann, Strafrecht AT, 2nd ed., Basel 2005, 9 19
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Swiss Criminal Law
Criminalistics CriminologyPhilosophy
of Criminal lawCriminal Law
Substantive Criminal Law
(Swiss Criminal Code)
General Part Art. 1-110
Criminal Liability
Art. 1-33
Sanctions(sentences/measures)
Art. 34-73
Specific Part Art. 111-332
Third Part:Introduction of Code
Criminal Procedure
Organisation ofCriminal Justice
Authorities
Federal Code ofCriminal Procedure
I. PrinciplesII. Trial Rules
III. PartiesIV. Evidence
V. Coercive MeasuresVI. Prelim. Proceed.
VII. Principal Proceed.VIII. Special Proceed. …
Enforcement ofSentences and
Measures
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Charges Verdict
Prosecutorial Investigation Court HearingsPolice Inquiries
Act Opening Summons
Preparations
Preliminary Proceedings Principal Proceedings
Criminal Proceedings
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Art. 6 – Principle of substantive truth
1 The criminal justice authorities shall investigate ex officio all the circumstances relevant to the assessment of the criminal act and the accused.
2 They shall investigate incriminating and exculpating circumstances with equal care
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Art. 7 – Obligation to prosecute
1 The criminal justice authorities are obliged to commence and conduct proceedings that fall within their jurisdiction where they are aware of or have grounds for suspecting that an offence has been committed.
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Art. 12 – Prosecution authorities
The prosecution authorities are:
a. the police;
b. the public prosecutor;
c. Authorities (contraventions)
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The Public Prosecutor
Formal head of the investigation
(Art. 16)
Becomes party to the trial
proceedings once the charges are
brought before court (Art. 104 I c)
Marcel Scholl, Prosecutor
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Police
- Secure evidence
- Find suspects
- Examination hearings
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Art. 13 – Courts
The following bodies have judicial powers in criminal proceedings:
a. Coercive Measures Court
b. Court of First Instance
c. Complaints Authority
d. Court of Appeal
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The Judge
Head of the main Court hearings, “inquisitorial” system: active questioning, truth-seeking by judge
Coercive measures (detention on remand, secret surveil-lance, undercover agents…)
District Court Judge, ZürichSimone Nabholz
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Art. 104 – Parties
1 Parties are:
a. the accused;
b. the private claimant;
c. in the main hearing and in appellate proceedings: the public prosecutor.
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Art. 104 – Parties
1 Parties are:
a. the accused;
b. the private claimant;
c. in the main hearing and in appellate proceedings: the public prosecutor.
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Charges Verdict
Prosecutorial Investigation Court HearingsPolice Inquiries
Act Opening Summons
Preparations
Preliminary Proceedings Principal Proceedings
Accused Private Claimant
Prosecution
Accused Private ClaimantProsecution
Court
Parties
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The Accused
the accused is a person suspected, accused of or charged with an offence (Art. 111 )
Party in the CriminalProceedings (Art. 104 I)
Nemo tenetur (Art. 113 I)
Gives statements at court
Carl Hirschmann
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Penal order convictions by age and sex
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Density of PO-Convictions by age and sex
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Penal Order Convictions by age and federal laws
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Art. 113 Status [of the accused]
The accused may not be compelled to incriminate him or herself. In particular, the accused is entitled to refuse to make a statement or to cooperate in the criminal proceedings.
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Art. 113 Status [of the accused]
Does the accused person have a right to lie?
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Art. 104 – Parties
1 Parties are:
a. the accused;
b. the private claimant;
c. in the main hearing and in appellate proceedings: the public prosecutor.
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Art. 115 – The aggrieved person
An aggrieved person is a person
whose rights have been directly
violated by the criminal offence.
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The victim
Victim is a person who suffered
physical, sexual or mental harm from
an offence (Art. 116 )
Status: Special protection and rights
under the Federal Act on Support to
Victims of Crime (2007)
Special rights that apply only to
«victims» and not «aggrieved
persons»
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Aggrievedpersons(Art. 115)
Victims(Art. 116)
Private Claimants(Art. 118 ff.)
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Private Claimants
Be present at hearing of accused
See evidence
Plead to charges
Demand compensation
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Art. 104 – Parties
1 Parties are:
a. the accused;
b. the private claimant;
c. in the main hearing and in appellate proceedings: the public prosecutor.
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Art. 127 – [Legal advisors]
The accused, the private claimant and the other people involved in the proceedings may appoint a legal advisor to safeguard their interests.
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Art. 158 – Cautioning at the first examination hearing
1 The police or prosecution shall inform the accused that :
a. preliminary proceedings have been instituted…
b. that he/she may refuse to make statements or to participate
c. that he/she is entitled to appoint defencecounsel or where appropriate to request a legal aid defence counsel;
d. that he/she may request an interpreter.
2 Examination hearings which take place despite the fact that this information was not first provided shall not be used.
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Legal advisors
Accused appointsDefence counsel(Art. 128/129)
Victim/family appointslegal counsel
(Art. 128/129)
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Art. 130 – Mandatory appointment of defence counsel
The accused must be represented by defencecounsel if accused:
a. detained on remand for more than 10 days;
b. faced with a prison sentence… of more than a year;
c. is unable, due to physical or mental condition or for other reasons, to sufficiently safeguard procedural interests;
d. prosecutor appears in person at Court …
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Legal aid (defence) counsel
ProsecutorAppoints legal
aid counsel
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Art. 132 – Legal aid defence counsel (on demand)
1 The person in charge of the proceedings shall grant legal aid if… the accused does not have sufficient funds and defence counsel is necessary to safe-guard his or her interests.
3 A case will, at any rate, no longer be considered to be trivial, if a sentence of imprisonment of more than 4 months… is to be expected.
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Art. 131 – (ex officio) appointment of defence counsel
…If the conditions for the mandatory appoint-ment of defence counsel are fulfilled at the initiation of the preliminary proceedings, then defence counsel shall be appointed after the first examination hearing conducted by the prosecution and in any event before the initia-tion of the investigation.
3 If evidence is taken or heard before defencecounsel was appointed… the evidence … shall only be valid, if the accused waives the opportunity to have the evidence heard or taken again.
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Art. 139 – Basic principles [of evidence]
1 The criminal justice authorities shall, in determining the truth, use all lawful evidence deemed by science and experience to be suitable.
2 Evidence shall not be led in relation to facts which are insignificant, obvious, well known to the criminal justice authorities, or which have already been sufficiently proven in law.
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Art. 139 – Basic principles [of evidence]
1 The criminal justice authorities shall, in determining the truth, use all lawful evidence deemed by science and experience to be suitable.
2 Evidence shall not be led in relation to facts which are insignificant, obvious, well known to the criminal justice authorities, or which have already been sufficiently proven in law.
No ban on hearsay
Anticipated assessment of evidence
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Art. 140 – Prohibited methods of obtaining evidence
1 In the course of obtaining evidence, the use of coercion, violence, threats, promises, deception and any methods which could interfere with a person’s cognitive thought or free will shall be prohibited.
2 Such methods shall also be illegal, even if the person concerned has consented to their use.
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Art. 141 – Use of unlawfully obtained evidence
1 Evidence obtained in violation of Article 140 shall not be used in any case. This rule shall also apply to any evidence which this Statute designates as not usable.
2 Evidence obtained by the criminal justice authorities in a criminal manner or in violation of rules protecting the validity of the evidence shall not be used, unless its use is essential to solving serious criminal offences.
3 Evidence obtained in violation of administrative rules shall be usable.
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Evidence obtained by coercion, violence, threats, promises, deception etc.(i.e. torture of accused)
Evidence obtained in violation of important rules explicitly stating non-use (i.e. caution to the accused of his right to remain silent).
Evidence obtained in a «criminal manner»(i.e. house search without a warrant)
Evidence obtained in violation of important rules (“validity rules”) stating no specific consequence(i.e. speed control by police, caution to person with information)
Evidence obtained in violation of minor rules (“administrative rules”)(i.e. caution to expert witness to tell the truth)
Strictly inadmissible(Article 141 par 1 CCP/CH)
Generally inadmissible(Article 141 par 2 CCP/CH)unless for convictionof serious crime
Fully admissibleArticle 141 par 3 CCP/CH
The 5 Levels of Evidence Exclusion in Swiss Law
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
28 February 1981 advertisementplaced in France Soir:
"Seeking former legionnaire … foroccasional assignments, offer withtelephone number, address andcurriculum vitae to RTZ 81… CH Basel 2."
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
- Schenk chose Richard Pauty.
- June 19, 1981: Pauty informs Josette Schenk that he has been ordered by her ex-husband to kill her.
- Together they inform the examining magistrate.
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
- Pauty stated that Schenk would contact him soon to give him details of the assassination and USD 40,000.
- Pauty installed a cassette recorder on the telephone in his mother's Paris apartment.
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
- 26 June 1981, 9.30 a.m.: Schenk calls Pauty.
- Pauty tapes conversation then informs Inspector Messerliabout the recording.
- June 30, 1981: Recording is presented to Mrs. Schenk for identification.
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
- Schenk is arrested on 30 June 1981 and then confronted with Pauty.
- On 1 July Schenk is released.
- On 3 February 1982 proceedings stayed.
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
- The public prosecutor successfully challenges stay of procedure.
- August 13, 1982: Schenk is sentenced to 12 years.
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Schenk v. Switzerland (ECtHR, no. 10862/84)
Secretly taping somebody is a criminal offence in Switzerland(Art. 179ter SCC)
The tape was used as the main piece of evidence in the conviction of Schenk.
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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Charges Verdict
Prosecutorial Investigation Court HearingsPolice Inquiries
Act Opening Summons
Preparations
Preliminary Proceedings Principal Proceedings
Deprivation of Liberty
Detentionon Remand
SecurityDetention
PrisonArrest
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Art. 221 – Requirements [detention on remand]
1 Detention on remand and security detention shall only be legitimate if the accused person is strongly suspected of having committed a crime or an offence and there is a serious risk that he or she:
a. will evade the criminal proceedings…;
b. will manipulate people or interfere with evidence…; or
c. will commit serious crimes or offences [again].
2 Detention shall also be legitimate if there are serious reasons to fear that a person will act on his or her threats to commit a serious crime.
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Art. 226 Decision Court for Coercive Measures
1 The Court responsible for Coercive Measures shall determine the issue without delay and within 48 hours of receipt of the claim at the latest.
4 In its decision, it may… set a maximum duration for the detention on remand [3 months]
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Laurent Contat (2019)
detention requests 2011-2019
Approved detention requests Denied detention requests
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Art. 227 – Extension of detention on remand
7 The extension of the detention on remand shall be authorised for a period of up to three months at a time, in exceptional cases for a period of up to six months.
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Average detention time in days
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Pretrial detention in Switzerland (2017)
107’932 convictions19‘995 (18,5%) pretrial detention.
14’896: up to 2 days
1’396: 3-30 days
1‘297: 1-3 months
1069: 3-6 months
822: 6-12 months
515: more than one year
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Percentage of prisoners in remand or security detention in the prison population
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Swiss Criminal Procedure Code of 5 October 2007
Title 1 Scope of Application and Principles
Title 2 Criminal Justice Authorities
Title 3 Parties
Title 4 Evidence
Title 5 Compulsory Measures
Title 6 Preliminary Proceedings
Title 7 Main Proceedings of First Instance
Title 8 Special Procedures
Title 9 Appellate Remedies
Title 10 Procedural Costs
Title 11 Legal Effect and Execution of Decisions
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«Aiming at cows» (2014) – Facts
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Cattle case
Police investigation:
First examination hearing
Search of premises
Seizure of gun
Cantonal Police of St. Gallen
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Cattle case
Public Prosecutor, penal order:
Threatening behaviour
Violation of Weapons Act
Monetary penalty (90 units at CHF 360.– = CHF 32.000.–)
X. objected to penalty orderUntersuchungsamt Gossau
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Charges Verdict
Prosecutorial Investigation Court HearingsPolice Inquiries
Act Opening Summons
Preparations
Preliminary Proceedings Principal Proceedings
Accused Private Claimant
Prosecution
Accused Private ClaimantProsecution
Court
Swiss Criminal Proceedings
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85%
95%
15%
5%
FELONIES/MISDEMEA
NORS
ALL OFFENSES
Ratio Penal Orders/Trials
Penal Order Court
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Art. 352 CCP – Penal Order
If the accused person has … confessed to the facts of the case or if the circumstances have been otherwise sufficiently resolved, then the prosecution shall issue a penal order if it considers… that one of the following sentences suffices:
a. a fine;
b. a monetary penalty
c. …
d. up to 6 months of imprisonment.
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Art. 352 CCP – Penal Order
If the accused person has … confessed to the facts of the case or if the circumstances have been otherwise sufficiently resolved, then the prosecution shall issue a penal order if it considers… that one of the following sentences suffices:
a. a fine;
b. a monetary penalty
c. …
d. up to 6 months of imprisonment.
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Art. 352 CCP – Penal Order
If the accused person has … confessed to the facts of the case or if the circumstances have been otherwise sufficiently resolved, then the prosecution shall issue a penal order if it considers… that one of the following sentences suffices:
a. a fine;
b. a monetary penalty
c. …
d. up to 6 months of imprisonment.
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Art. 352 CCP – Penal Order
If the accused person has … confessed to the facts of the case or if the circumstances have been otherwise sufficiently resolved, then the prosecution shall issue a penal order if it considers… that one of the following sentences suffices:
a. a fine;
b. a monetary penalty
c. …
d. up to 6 months of imprisonment.
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76.12% 23.88%
Custodial Sentences (n=2090)
Penal Order Trial
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Course of Penal Order Proceedings
Objection
Prosecutor Accused First Instance Court
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Course of Penal Order Proceedings
Objection
Prosecutor355 I CPP1 If an objection is filed, the public prosecutor shall gather the additional evidence
Accused First Instance Court
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Examination hearings
11
92
1
17
96
03
44
06
52
10
20
40
60
80
100
120
Einvernahme durchStA
Einvernahme durchPolizei
Einvernahme durchandere Behörde
Fälle
(in
%)
SG ZH BE NE
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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a. Uphold Penal Order
Objection
Prosecutor Accused First Instance Court
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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b. Abandon Proceedings
Objection
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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c. Issue new penal order
Objection
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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d. Bring charges at court
Objection
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Art. 355 CPP – Procedure after Objection
Prosecutor decides to
a. Uphold penal order
b. Abandon proceedings
c. Issue new penal order
d. Bring charges at court
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Defense counsel
6.8 6.9
4.9
11.9
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
SG ZH BE NE
Ver
teid
igu
ng
(in
%)
Kanton
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Defense counsel by age
15.1 16.520.0 21.7
25.3 26.9
34.9
41.7
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
18-20Jahre
21-30Jahre
31-40Jahre
41-50Jahre
51-60Jahre
61-70Jahre
71-80Jahre
81-90Jahre
Ver
teid
igu
ng
(in
%)
Alter beschuldigte Person
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Defense counsel by financial means of accused
16.4 18.014.5
23.4 23.7
12.2
23.5 22.0
16.4
21.217.7
27.0
22.4 22.9
31.6
47.9
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
Ver
teid
igu
ng
(in
%)
Tagessatzhöhe der Geldstrafe der beschuldigten Person (in CHF)
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Penal Orders – Criticism
1. Right to be heard
2. Right to counsel
3. Separation of powers
4. Right to translation
5. Material truth
6. «Test balloon» dilemma
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Cattle case
District Court,Toggenburg
Court of Appeals, Kantonsgericht St. Gallen
Federal Supreme Court, Bundesgericht Lausanne
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
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Swiss Criminal Procedure
Marc Thommen