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Art. 261 Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)
StGB; Zwölfter Titel: Verbrechen und Vergehen gegen den öffentlichen Frieden; Störung der Glaubens- und Kultusfreiheit
Art. 261 StGB
Wer öffentlich und in gemeiner Weise die Überzeugung anderer in Glaubenssachen, insbesondere den Glauben an Gott, beschimpft oder verspottet oder Gegenstände religiöser Verehrung verunehrt,wer eine verfassungsmässig gewährleistete Kultushandlung böswillig verhindert, stört oder öffentlich verspottet,wer einen Ort oder einen Gegenstand, die für einen verfassungsmässig gewährleisteten Kultus oder für eine solche Kultushandlung bestimmt sind, böswillig verunehrt,wird mit Geldstrafe bestraft.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (14)
BK 2023 486 · be (Art. 261 Abs. 1 und 4 StGB)
Public Prosecutor's Decision Upheld in Museum Art Desecration Case
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the state prosecutor's decision not to proceed regarding the offense of disturbing religious peace and freedom.
D.cision.2023.26 · vd (Art. 261 bis CP)
Appeal Regarding Exclusion of Private Recording of Alleged Police Racial Slurs
Cited in the header, although the ruling focuses on admissibility of evidence related to this potential offense.
CPEN.2022.32 · ne (Article 261*bis* CP)
Tenant Appeal of Racial Discrimination Conviction Upheld
The appeal was rejected, confirming the conviction based on this article concerning racial discrimination.
Jug.2018.20 · vd (art. 261 bis al. 1 CP)
Racial Discrimination Conviction Upheld Based on Social Media Post Interpretation
This article establishes the offense of racial discrimination, which the court ultimately found the appellant guilty of.
17.2016.120 · ti (art. 261 bis CP)
Appeal Overturns Racial Discrimination Conviction Due to Insufficient Proof and Lack of Public Element
The appeal was granted and the appellant acquitted of the charge of racial discrimination, the crime established under this article.
Jug.2016.226 · vd (art. 261 bis al. 1 CP)
Racial Incitement via Social Media Conviction Affirmed
This provision establishes the crime of racial discrimination, which the court confirmed the appellant was guilty of.
CCP.1998.6615 · ne (Art. 261 bis CP)
Racist Insults in Public Altercation Upheld on Appeal
This article defines the crime for which the appellants were convicted, although the rejection of the appeal itself is based on procedural grounds and the finding that the previous judgment was not arbitrary.
CCP.1998.6591 · ne (Art. 261 bis al.4 CPS)
Insult and Racial Discrimination Conviction Upheld on Publicity Requirement
The court addressed the appellant's argument regarding the element of publicity required for this offense.
CCP.1997.6488 · ne (Art. 261 bis CP)
Racial Hatred Incitement and Ideology Propagation Case
This provision defines the crime of racial discrimination, which the court found applicable to the seized magazine and CD.
VPB 94-3375 (Art. 261 bis StGB)
Private Conversations Not Covered by Racial Discrimination Law Without Public Act
The decision implicitly refers to this article as the subject of the interpellation and the legal provision under discussion regarding the application of the criminal norm against racial discrimination.
VPB 93-018 (Art. 261 bis Abschn. 4 CP / Art. 261 bis par. 4 CP)
Federal Council Adopts Penal Code Revisions to Combat Racial Discrimination
Cited as part of the revision of the Swiss Criminal Code, relating to discrimination.
VPB 88-593 (Art. 261 StGB)
Blasphemy and Religious Peace in Switzerland: Article 261 Enforcement
Cited by the interpellant as a provision that should be strengthened to protect religious peace, and discussed by the Federal Council regarding its application by courts.
VPB 86-919 (Art. 261 StGB)
Federal Court's Authority in Obscenity and Religious Feelings Case
Cited as the legal norm that the Federal Court allegedly misinterpreted and applied incorrectly, leading to the alleged overreach of its competencies.
SB140397 · zh (Art. 261 Abs. 1 StGB)
Politician Convicted for Racial Discrimination Against Muslims Through Public Statements
This provision was cited in the decision to establish that the appeal concerning the acquittal on the count of disturbing religious/conscience freedom (Dispositivziffer 2 of the lower court) had become res judicata.