Bills adopted
Information on the ban on covering the face in Switzerland
In force since 1 January 2025.
Revision of guardianship legislation
In force since 1 January 2013.
Euthanasia
On 29 June 2011, the Federal Council decides to refrain from including specific regulations on organised assisted suicide in criminal law.
Minarets
On 29 November 2009, the Swiss people and cantons voted in favour of the popular initiative entitled “Against the Construction of Minarets”.
Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
In force since 1 November 2008.
Genetic Testing of Humans
In force since 1 April 2007.
Registered Partnerships
In force since 1 January 2007.
The status of animals
In force since 1 April 2003.
Abortion
In force since 1 October 2002.
Reproductive medicine
In force since 1 January 2001.