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International crimes: Switzerland now can and must step up its efforts
30.12.2010 (
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17.07.2017 )
Geneva/Bern, 30 December 2010
As of January 1, 2011, Switzerland will enjoy a new law enabeling it to better participate in the prosecution of gencoide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Federal authorities must however provide the necessary means to actively participate in the growing struggle against impunity.
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For more information
- Loi fédérale portant modification de lois fédérales en vue de la mise en oeuvre du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale, FF 2010 3889
- Philip Grant, Pour une unité spécialisée traquant les crimes de guerre, Plaidoyer 4/10
- REDRESS/FIDH, The Practice of Specialised War Crimes Units, December 2010
- Trial Watch database