🇨🇭 Europe

Switzerland

Home to several international institutions; a developed legal-protection system.

Overview

Switzerland has a developed legal system and strong judicial-protection traditions. It hosts the headquarters of several international organisations.

Civil law (continental system), a federal structure and an independent judiciary.

Extradition is carried out under treaties and statute; judicial review applies and refusal is possible where rights are at risk.

Actively participates in international police cooperation while observing procedural safeguards.

High standards of human-rights protection and judicial review.

Is there judicial review in extradition?

Yes, decisions undergo judicial review and can be appealed.