Switzerland

Swiss Criminal Code

Book One: 4 General Provisions

Part One: Felonies and Misdemeanours Title One: Scope of Application

Title Two: Criminal Liability

Art. 21

Any person who is not and cannot be aware that, by carrying out an act, he is acting unlawfully, does not commit an offence. If the error was avoidable, the court shall reduce the sentence.

Keywords

Mistake of law - national proceedings



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