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Art. 172 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Quellenschutz der Medienschaffenden
StPO; 4. Titel: Beweismittel; 3. Kapitel: Zeuginnen und Zeugen
Art. 172 StPO · Quellenschutz der Medienschaffenden
Personen, die sich beruflich mit der Veröffentlichung von Informationen im redaktionellen Teil eines periodisch erscheinenden Mediums befassen, sowie ihre Hilfspersonen können das Zeugnis über die Identität der Autorin oder des Autors oder über Inhalt und Quellen ihrer Informationen verweigern.
Sie haben auszusagen, wenn: a. das Zeugnis erforderlich ist, um eine Person aus einer unmittelbaren Gefahr für Leib und Leben zu retten; b. ohne das Zeugnis eine der folgenden Straftaten nicht aufgeklärt werden oder die einer solchen Tat beschuldigte Person nicht ergriffen werden kann: 1. Tötungsdelikte im Sinne der Artikel 111–113 StGB , 2. Verbrechen, die mit einer Freiheitsstrafe von mindestens 3 Jahren bedroht sind, 3. Straftaten nach den Artikeln 187, 189, 190, 191, 197 Absatz 4, 260 ter, 260 quinquies, 260 sexies, 305 bis, 305 ter und 322 ter–322 septies StGB, 4. Straftaten nach Artikel 19 Absatz 2 des Betäubungsmittelgesetzes vom 3. Oktober 1951 (BetmG).
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (26)
51/2004/19 · sh (Art. 172 Abs. 1 StPO)
Provisional Seizure of Third-Party Property for Confiscatory Compensatory Claim Upheld Despite Pending Appeal
Cited in the reasoning detailing the general rules for seizure of evidence and assets subject to confiscation.
51/2004/10 · sh (Art. 172 StPO)
Appellate Court Reverses Seizure of Rented Commercial Space Used for Cannabis Sales
The court determined that the precautionary measure based on this article (related to confiscation) must be dropped because the confiscation itself was deemed inapplicable/disproportionate.
92/2005/23 · sh (Art. 172 Abs. 2 StPO)
Physician-Patient Privilege Bars Unsealing of Seized Medical Records
This article, concerning items containing professional secrets being exempt from seizure, underpins the legal situation justifying the refusal to unseal.
SB220107 · zh (Art. 172 StPO)
Federal Act Against Unfair Competition Pyramid Scheme Acquittal Affirmation
Although cited in the reasoning regarding the right to refuse testimony, it is not explicitly mentioned in the final orders (1-8).
BK 2023 340 · be (Art. 172 StPO)
Prosecutor's Office Decision on Sealing Email Correspondence Between Suspect and Journalist Upheld
Cited in the reasoning regarding the right to refuse testimony (source protection).
51/2007/37 · sh (Art. 172 Abs. 1 StPO)
Appeal Deadline Triggered by Actual Knowledge; Unjustified Vehicle Seizure Annulled
Cited in the context of the legal basis for seizure as a procedural coercive measure.
AbR.2010.11.Nr.17 · ow (Art. 172 und 173 StPO OW)
State v. Defendant: Appeal on Threat Charges and Cost Allocation
Cited for the transfer of costs for the investigation and first-instance proceedings between the accused and the private prosecutor in a 2/5 to 3/5 ratio.
AbR.1976.77.Nr.19 · ow (Art. 172 lit. b StPO)
Heirs of Deceased Cyclist Liable for Investigation Costs
Used to determine that the deceased cyclist had given cause for the investigation due to his traffic violation.
AbR.1976.77.Nr.20 · ow (Art. 172 lit. b StPO)
Costs Against Accused Overturned Due to Lack of Notice and Causal Link
This provision governs the imposition of procedural costs on the accused, and the court used it to determine whether the accused could be held liable for costs.
AbR.1978.79.Nr.21 · ow (Art. 172 Bst. b StPO)
Prosecutor's Appeal Costs Precedent
This provision was considered but ultimately not applied because Art. 176 StPO is the applicable special rule.
AbR.1980.81.Nr.37 · ow (Art. 172 Bst. b StPO)
Investigation Costs Not Applicable Without Filed Complaint
This provision was used to determine that the costs could not be imposed on the accused because he was not considered an 'accused' under the StPO.
AbR.1984.85.Nr.44 · ow (Art. 172 lit. b StPO)
Accused Not Liable for Investigation Costs Due to Lack of Criminal Intent and Non-Serious Statement
This article was cited as the basis for imposing investigation costs on the accused, even though the proceedings were discontinued.
AbR.1990.91.Nr.49 · ow (Art. 172 StPO)
Accused's Right to Detailed Expert Witness Accounting
This article deals with the reimbursement of investigation costs, including expert fees, to the accused, thus establishing the accused's interest in verifying these costs.
AbR.1990.91.Nr.50 · ow (Art. 172 lit. b StPO)
Appellate Court Overturns Cost Order in Discontinued Drunk Driving Case, Citing Presumption of Innocence
This provision was cited as the legal basis for imposing costs on a defendant, but the court ultimately found that its application in this case violated Article 6 EMRK.
AbR.1994.95.Nr.18 · ow (Art. 172 lit. b StPO)
Disciplinary Offenses by Debt Enforcement Officer Time-Barred
This provision is applied analogously to determine the allocation of costs in disciplinary proceedings in the absence of specific cantonal regulations.