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Art. 27 Bundesgesetz vom 20. Dezember 1968 über das Verwaltungsverfahren (VwVG)
VwVG; Zweiter Abschnitt: Allgemeine Verfahrensgrundsätze; G. Akteneinsicht; II. Ausnahmen
Art. 27 VwVG
Die Behörde darf die Einsichtnahme in die Akten nur verweigern, wenn: a. wesentliche öffentliche Interessen des Bundes oder der Kantone, insbesondere die innere oder äussere Sicherheit der Eidgenossenschaft, die Geheimhaltung erfordern; b. wesentliche private Interessen, insbesondere von Gegenparteien, die Geheimhaltung erfordern; c. das Interesse einer noch nicht abgeschlossenen amtlichen Untersuchung es erfordert.
Die Verweigerung der Einsichtnahme darf sich nur auf die Aktenstücke erstrecken, für die Geheimhaltungsgründe bestehen.
Die Einsichtnahme in eigene Eingaben der Partei, ihre als Beweismittel eingereichten Urkunden und ihr eröffnete Verfügungen darf nicht, die Einsichtnahme in Protokolle über eigene Aussagen der Partei nur bis zum Abschluss der Untersuchung verweigert werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (357)
WEKO · Fresenius Kabi (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. b VwVG)
Galexis AG v. Fresenius Kabi (WEKO Investigation)
This provision was relevant for the court's decision to deny Galexis's request for access to business secrets.
VVGE.2007.08.Nr.39 · ow (Art. 27 VwVV in Verbindung mit Art. 33 VwVG)
Neighborhood Development Plan Approval Upheld Despite Standing Challenges
These provisions pertain to the right to evidence and the examination of evidence, and were used to address the appellants' request for an expert opinion.
JAAC 70.82 (Art. 27 PA)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Access Personal Data and Case Files
Referred to in the context of administrative procedures regarding the right to consult documents, distinguishing it from data protection law.
JAAC 65.75 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. c VwVG)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Be Heard and Procedural Fairness
The Federal Office for Refugees (BFF) was allowed to reject the applicant's request for access to the file during the investigation phase.
JAAC 65.75 (Art. 27 Abs. 3 in fine VwVG)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Be Heard and Procedural Fairness
Used to explain that the impediment to granting access to the file ceased after the hearing.
E-1850/2025 (Art. 27 und 28 VwVG)
Asylum Claim Re-evaluation Due to Changed Circumstances in Iran
Cited in relation to the right to inspect files and the obligation to disclose information, specifically regarding the embassy's clarification process.
E-5852/2020 (Art. 27 VwVG)
Family's Asylum Case Remanded for Further Review on Political Persecution Claims
Provision concerning restrictions on the right to access case files, requiring specific justification.
B-8078/2025 (Art. 27 cpv. 1 lett. b e cpv. 2 PA)
Challenge to Railway Construction Procurement Award Dismissed
The right to consult documents is limited in public procurement proceedings to protect the business secrets and commercial know-how of the bidders.
A-8605/2025 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. b VwVG)
Taxpayer Fails to Prove VAT Payments to Defunct Subcontractors
Cited regarding exceptions to the right to inspect case files.
E-842/2020 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Tibetan Asylum Seeker Granted Refugee Status Based on Post-Flight Fears
The court referred to public interests in secrecy regarding the refusal to fully disclose the LINGUA analysis.
RR.2026.21 (art. 27 PA)
International Judicial Assistance for Spain Upheld
Cited as a means of implementing the right to be heard.
E-4917/2021 (Art. 27 VwVG)
Asylum Claim Rejected: New Evidence Deemed Inconclusive, Deportation Upheld
This provision is cited as the legal basis for protecting the confidentiality of the SEM's analysis report.
D-1192/2026 (Art. 27 f. VwVG)
Asylum Denial Overturned Due to Procedural Violations
Cited regarding potential restrictions on the right to access case files.
E-3491/2021 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Asylum Appeal Dismissed: Unsubstantiated Claims of Persecution for Religious Conversion
Allows for denial of access to files in cases of public interest, such as security concerns.
A-218/2024 (Art. 15 Abs. 2 StAhiG i.V.m Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Serbia v. Switzerland: Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Limited to Post-2020 Period
Provides grounds for restricting access to case files based on essential public interests, such as maintaining good international relations and adhering to treaty obligations on confidentiality, as highlighted by the Peer Review 2020.