On 29 June 2011, the Federal Council decides to refrain from including specific regulations on organised assisted suicide in criminal law. Nevertheless, he indends to continue promoting suicide prevention una palliative care with a view to reducing the number of suicides.
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine. In force since 1 November 2008.
Switzerland officially stopped classifying animals as "things" as. The new legislation acknowledges that they are living beings capable of feeling and suffering. In force since 1 April 2003.
In Switzerland, abortion is not punishable if a woman demands the abortion in writing within twelve weeks of the start of her last period and can claim a situation of distress. In force since 1 October 2002.
