Switzerland
Seen in the press
Read our selection of press reports about this country.
"A sa place, je me serais suicidé", dit l'avocat du seul interné à vie de Suisse
This article is not available in English. If you wish, you can consult the French version.Source — RTS
"La prison suisse, c'est le paradis, comme un hôtel"
This article is not available in English. If you wish, you can consult the French version.Source — 20 minutes
Suisse : Zurich mélange ses détenus mineurs et adultes
Sorry, this article is not available in English. You can consult the French version.Source — La Tribune de Genève
Suisse : un guide sur les droits des détenus est boudé
Sorry, this article is not available in English yet. If you wish, you can consult the French version.Source — Tribune de Genève
Switzerland : prisoners enjoy more cell space
Overcrowding in Swiss prisons and detention centres eased slightly last year, but a shortage remains for convicts with mental health problems, according to a report. “Compared with 2013, the occupancy situation in Swiss penal institutions is less dramatic than the previous year,” said the Conference…Source — Swissinfo.ch
