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Art. 28 Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)
StGB; Erster Teil: Verbrechen und Vergehen; Zweiter Titel: Strafbarkeit; 6. Strafbarkeit der Medien
Art. 28 StGB
Wird eine strafbare Handlung durch Veröffentlichung in einem Medium begangen und erschöpft sie sich in dieser Veröffentlichung, so ist, unter Vorbehalt der nachfolgenden Bestimmungen, der Autor allein strafbar.
Kann der Autor nicht ermittelt oder in der Schweiz nicht vor Gericht gestellt werden, so ist der verantwortliche Redaktor nach Artikel 322 bis strafbar. Fehlt ein verantwortlicher Redaktor, so ist jene Person nach Artikel 322 bis strafbar, die für die Veröffentlichung verantwortlich ist.
Hat die Veröffentlichung ohne Wissen oder gegen den Willen des Autors stattgefunden, so ist der Redaktor oder, wenn ein solcher fehlt, die für die Veröffentlichung verantwortliche Person als Täter strafbar.
Die wahrheitsgetreue Berichterstattung über öffentliche Verhandlungen und amtliche Mitteilungen einer Behörde ist straflos.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (44)
ZZ.1998.22 · so (Art. 28 StGB)
Procedural Requirements for Oral Extension of Criminal Complaint
The decision implies the application of this article by focusing on the criminal act of failure to provide maintenance (Vernachlässigung von Unterhaltspflichten).
UE240487 · zh (Art. 28 Abs. 1 StGB)
Appellant v. Prosecutor (Defamation and Unfair Competition Proceedings Discontinuation)
Cited as the basis for holding only the author (Beschwerdegegner 1) criminally liable for the published articles, excluding other media representatives.
UE240487 · zh (Art. 28 Abs. 2 StGB)
Appellant v. Prosecutor (Defamation and Unfair Competition Proceedings Discontinuation)
Cited as the basis for determining the liability of the responsible editor when the author cannot be identified, which was used to exclude liability of Beschwerdegegner 2–4 regarding the reader comments.
UE220111 · zh (Art. 28 Abs. 4 StGB)
Complainant v. Prosecutor (Defamation Dismissal Appeal)
Cited in the reasoning (E. II./7.1) as a special justification ground for media reporting, although its application was left open, it was part of the legal framework considered.
BK 2023 362 · be (Art. 28 StGB)
Plaintiff v. Authors (Defamation Regarding Homeschooling Article)
Cited in the reasoning in relation to subsidiary liability, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders.
CPR 2020 55 · ju (art. 28 CP)
Carnival Newspaper Defamation Case
Cited regarding the punishment of the author in case of publication by a media outlet.
SB180286 · zh (Art. 28 Abs. 2 StGB in Verbindung mit Art. 322bis StGB)
Defamation Appeal Regarding Political Flyer Alleging Employment Termination
The acquittal relates to the original charges, which included the conjunction of these provisions.
GG150250 · zh (Art. 28 StGB)
Short Message Platform Retweet Immunity and Civil Liability
The court's final order is based on the finding that the retweet, as part of Twitter's typical distribution chain, remains unpunishable under the privilege granted by this article.
D.cision.2016.86 · vd (Art. 28 CP)
Business Appeal Against Suspension of Defamation Proceedings and Request for Investigation into Website Operator Liability
Mentioned in the header, but not explicitly cited in the final dispositive orders (I-VI).
AbR.1994.95.Nr.30 · ow (Art. 28 Abs. 3 StGB)
Victim's Right to Pursue Criminal Complaint Despite Guardianship
Cited as a basis for the principle that a person of sound mind can independently file a criminal complaint, even if they are legally incapacitated.
60.2012.250 · ti (art. 28 cpv. 1 CP)
Prosecutor's Demand for Assumption of Responsibility Upheld Over Conflict of Interest Claims
Cited in the reasoning (Point 2) regarding the definition of authorship, although it is a substantive criminal law provision and not the basis for the procedural decision here.
SU090044 · zh (Art. 28 StGB)
Complicity in Illegal Betting Advertisement Publication
The court used this article as the main ground for acquittal because the offense was deemed exhausted by publication, thus precluding conviction under the Lotteriegesetz.
VPB 310-2008-0057 (Art. 28 CP)
Opposition by Classification of Goods/Services
This provision is not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.
VPB 310-2008-0057 (Art. 28 CP 2007)
Opposition by Classification of Goods/Services
This provision is not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.
VPB 310-2008-0057 (Art. 28 cp. 1 CP)
Opposition by Classification of Goods/Services
This provision is not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.