🇨🇭 Europe
Switzerland
A developed legal-protection system; extradition undergoes judicial review with a human-rights focus.
Author
INTERPOL PROTECTION Research Desk
Reviewed by
Legal Review Board
Overview
Switzerland has a developed legal system and strong judicial-protection traditions. It hosts the headquarters of several international organisations.
Legal system
Civil law (continental system), a federal structure and an independent judiciary.
Extradition practice
Extradition is carried out under treaties and statute; judicial review applies and refusal is possible where rights are at risk.
INTERPOL cooperation
Actively participates in international police cooperation while observing procedural safeguards.
Human rights & judicial review
High standards of human-rights protection and judicial review.
Frequently asked questions
Is there judicial review in extradition?
Yes, decisions undergo judicial review and can be appealed.
Sources
- European Convention on Extradition (ETS No. 24) — Council of Europe
- Interpol Constitution and legal framework — Interpol
Version history
- v1.0 — Initial publication.
- v1.1 — Country overview update and legal review.