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Art. 191 Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)
StGB; Fünfter Titel: Strafbare Handlungen gegen die sexuelle Integrität; 2. Angriffe auf die sexuelle Freiheit und Unversehrtheit.; Missbrauch einer urteilsunfähigen oder zum Widerstand unfähigen Person
Art. 191 StGB
Wer eine urteilsunfähige oder eine zum Widerstand unfähige Person zum Beischlaf, zu einer beischlafsähnlichen oder einer anderen sexuellen Handlung missbraucht, wird mit Freiheitsstrafe bis zu zehn Jahren oder Geldstrafe bestraft.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (406)
BGE 120 IV 194 (Art. 191 StGB)
Ideal concurrence between sexual acts with a child and sexual coercion of a defenseless person when the child victim is age-based incapable of judgment.
Basis for the additional conviction for sexual coercion of a defenseless person, applied in ideal concurrence with Art. 187 StGB.
BGE 87 IV 122 (Art. 191 Ziff. 2 StGB)
Rubbing of Male Genitals as Mutual Masturbation Does Not Constitute Intercourse-Like Act under Article 191 Number 1 of the Swiss Criminal Code
Main ground for the verdict: the court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction under this provision for indecent acts with a child.
BGE 84 IV 102 (Art. 191 Ziff. 3 StGB)
Sexual acts with child near the age threshold: due-care duty to verify age beyond a single question from a child whose appearance, schooling, and job left doubt, under the mistaken-age rule.
The appeal was dismissed, upholding the conviction under this provision for negligent failure to avoid a mistaken belief about the child's age.
BGE 80 IV 62 (Art. 191 Ziff. 1 Abs. 2 und Ziff. 2 Abs. 5 StGB)
Definition of "domestic servant" under the aggravating circumstance for sexual acts with a child.
Basis for remanding the case for sentencing under the stricter penalty for sexual acts with a child who is a domestic servant.
BG.2025.48 (art. 191 CP)
Jurisdiction Over Cross-Border Child Abuse Allegations
Identified as the most serious offense, determining the competent jurisdiction for prosecution.
P/19669/2025 · ge (art. 191 CP)
Doe v. United States
The court cited this article as the basis for the criminal offense being investigated, which was a factor in considering the proportionality of establishing a DNA profile.
P/4521/2025 · ge (Art. 191 CP)
Appellant v. Public Prosecutor (Sexual Assault Investigation Dismissal)
Cited in relation to exploiting a state of inability to discern or resist for sexual acts.
SST.2025.116 · ag (Art. 191 StGB)
Appellate Court Acquits on Older Charges, Reduces Sentence Due to Timely Trial Violation
Cited as basis for guilt for multiple indecent assault.
501 2024 147 · fr (art. 191 CP)
Conviction for Sexual Acts Against an Incapable Person and Expulsion
Basis for the recognition of guilt for sexual acts committed on a person incapable of discernment or resistance.
501 2024 9 · fr (art. 191 et 200 CP)
Sexual Assault on Incapacitated Person Appeals and Sentencing Modifications
Basis for conviction of A.________, B.________, and C.________ for sexual acts on an incapacitated person committed in common.
SST.2024.57 · ag (Art. 191 StGB)
Defendant Convicted of Indecent Assault and Sexual Acts with a Child, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lifetime Ban on Contact with Minors
Used as the legal basis for the conviction of the defendant for indecent assault.
SST.2024.57 · ag (Art. 191 StGB [in der im Tatzeitpunkt und bis 30. Juni 2024 geltenden Fassung])
Defendant Convicted of Indecent Assault and Sexual Acts with a Child, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lifetime Ban on Contact with Minors
Used to identify the specific legal provision for indecent assault relevant at the time of the offense.
P/9221/2022 · ge (art. 191 CP)
Sexual Acts on Incapacitated Person and Narcotics Conviction Upheld
Basis for confirming the conviction for sexual acts committed on a person incapable of discernment or resistance.
P/13814/2021 · ge (art. 191 CP)
Sexual Assault and Traffic Offenses Appeal Ruling
The appellant was declared guilty of sexual acts against an incapacitated person based on this article.
P/15313/2021 · ge (art. 191 CP)
Acquittal Upheld in Sexual Coercion Case Despite Admitted Act; Appeal on Secret Recordings Time-Barred
Cited in the dispositive confirming the acquittal on this charge (acte d'ordre sexuel sur un incapable de discernement).