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Following a public revelation about a relationship between two of its members, Switzerland's Federal Court has formally declared that amorous relationships between court judges are contrary to judicial customs. An external panel will now investigate the specific case.
4 months ago · 1 source
Sanctions
In a significant legal challenge, Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has appealed to the Federal Administrative Court to have his name removed from Switzerland's sanctions list. The case puts Switzerland's adoption of EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs under judicial scrutiny.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Climate Change
Switzerland's highest court has handed down sentences to three climate activists for coercion and public disruption following a 2020 blockade of Zurich's Quai Bridge organised by Extinction Rebellion.
SWI swissinfo.ch
