'National penalties - life imprisonment' in document 'Switzerland - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelvebis : Genocide and Crimes against Humanity

Art. 264a

2 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of persons or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

3 In less serious cases under paragraph 1 letters c–j, a custodial sentence of not less than one year may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264c

3 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of persons or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

4 In less serious cases under paragraph 1 letters c–g, a custodial sentence of not less than one year may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264d

2 In especially serious cases of attacks on persons, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264e

2 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of persons or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264f

2 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of children or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264g

2 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of persons or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264h

2 In especially serious cases, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.