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Does Switzerland extradite to Russia?
A developed legal-protection system; extradition undergoes judicial review with a human-rights focus.
In short
RarelyFormally yes — a treaty basis exists, but in practice extradition to Russia goes through strict judicial review and is refused where the case has a political background. Switzerland does not surrender its own nationals.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there judicial review in extradition?
Yes, decisions undergo judicial review and can be appealed.
Not sure whether you are wanted?
This page answers in general terms; your case it does not. Describe your situation — we will look at what Switzerland actually means for you, whether a Red Notice exists and what to do next. Confidential, no obligation.
What can be done
Check in advance, before travelling
A CCF request and a legal analysis let you find out preventively whether data exists and what the risks are — rather than at the border.
- Challenge it and seek deletion
We prepare a reasoned request to the CCF to delete a Red Notice: where data has been processed in breach of INTERPOL's rules — in a politically motivated case, for example — the Commission deletes it.
- Come back after a refusal
A refusal does not close the procedure for good: a request can be re-filed on new facts — a refused extradition, refugee status, evidence of political motive.
The outcome cannot be guaranteed in advance, but the situation is not a dead end either.
All enquiries are handled confidentially.
Related procedures
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.