Switzerland Defamation Law

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Defamation in Switzerland: Üble Nachrede (Art. 173 StGB) and Beschimpfung (Art. 177 StGB)

Swiss defamation under Art. 173 StGB (üble Nachrede) and Art. 177 StGB (Beschimpfung): the penalties, the limited truth defence and the complaint deadline.

July 21, 202613 min read

Verleumdung in Switzerland: Art. 174 StGB and Why Truth Is No Defence

Verleumdung under Art. 174 StGB: the knowing falsity requirement, why truth is no defence, the aggravated form, and how it differs from Art. 173.

July 21, 202611 min read

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Switzerland Defamation Law

Defamation in Switzerland: Üble Nachrede (Art. 173 StGB) and Beschimpfung (Art. 177 StGB)

Verleumdung in Switzerland: Art. 174 StGB and Why Truth Is No Defence