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Offences, penalties, measures and criminal procedure in Swiss law.
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Road Traffic Law
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Legal information articles on Swiss law, published in five languages. This site is for educational purposes: its content does not constitute legal advice.
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Loans Between Individuals in Switzerland
Loans between private parties under Swiss law: loan for consumption, formalities, interest, repayment and legal risks under art. 312 et seq. CO.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Switzerland?
Lawyer costs: hourly rates, flat fees, retainers, cost factors and tips for managing your legal budget.
Facilitated Naturalisation in Switzerland: Detailed Conditions
Conditions for facilitated naturalisation in Switzerland: spouse of a Swiss citizen (art. 21 SCA), material conditions (art. 12 SCA), third-generation foreigners (art. 26 SCA) and detailed procedure.
Transfer of Sentenced Persons
Transfer of sentenced persons between Switzerland and abroad: conditions, procedure and role of the FOJ under the Council of Europe Convention.
Neighbour Disputes in Switzerland: What to Do?
Remedies for neighbour disputes in Switzerland: noise, odours, plantings. Rights and obligations under the Civil Code (art. 684 CC).