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Art. 7 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Verfolgungszwang
StPO; 1. Titel: Geltungsbereich und Grundsätze; 2. Kapitel: Grundsätze des Strafverfahrensrechts
Art. 7 StPO · Verfolgungszwang
Die Strafbehörden sind verpflichtet, im Rahmen ihrer Zuständigkeit ein Verfahren einzuleiten und durchzuführen, wenn ihnen Straftaten oder auf Straftaten hinweisende Verdachtsgründe bekannt werden.
Die Kantone können vorsehen, dass: a. die strafrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit der Mitglieder ihrer gesetzgebenden und richterlichen Behörden sowie ihrer Regierungen für Äusserungen im kantonalen Parlament ausgeschlossen oder beschränkt wird; b. die Strafverfolgung der Mitglieder ihrer Vollziehungs- und Gerichtsbehörden wegen im Amt begangener Verbrechen oder Vergehen von der Ermächtigung einer nicht richterlichen Behörde abhängt.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (148)
BG.2025.37 (Art. 7 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdictional Dispute Between Cantons: Zurich Responsible for Prosecution
This article was referenced in the context of the obligation to prosecute.
RBOG.2020.Nr.29 · tg (Art. 7 Abs. 2 lit. b StPO)
Immunity for High-Ranking Officials: Authorization Preceding Criminal Proceedings
This provision is cited as the legal basis allowing cantons to make the prosecution of members of their executive and judicial authorities dependent on the authorization of a non-judicial authority.
1C_539/2025 (Art. 7 Abs. 2 lit. b StPO)
Criminal complaint against judge and private court-appointed expert for usury over civil cost advances; scope of authorization requirement for private experts under Article 7(2)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure and absence of qualifying distress under Article 157 of the Criminal Code.
Basis for annulling the lower court's refusal to authorize prosecution against the private expert, holding that the authorization requirement does not apply to private court-appointed experts.
BK 2024 534 · be (Art. 7 StPO)
Appeal of Decision Not to Prosecute and Recusal Denied
Cited in reasoning to establish that the non-commencement of proceedings did not violate the obligation to open proceedings when there are indications of an offense, although the final orders do not explicitly cite it.
BK 2025 414 · be (Art. 7 Abs. 1 StPO)
Appellants v. State Regarding Denial of Appointed Counsel in Misdemeanor Theft Case
Cited in the reasoning regarding the principle of mandatory prosecution, used to reject the claim for case closure.
BG.2025.47 (art. 7 cpv. 1 CPP)
Federal Court Declares Jurisdiction Dispute Inadmissible Due to Untimeliness
This article establishes the general obligation to prosecute, which is referenced in the context of taking provisional investigative measures while a forum conflict is pending.
502 2025 80 · fr (art. 7 CPP)
Heirs' Appeal Against Suspension of Romance Scam Prosecution Upheld
Cited by the appellants and discussed by the court as the principle violated by the initial suspension order, leading to its annulment in order I.
SST.2024.174 · ag (Art. 7 StPO)
Endangering Public Safety with Weapons Conviction Upheld; Deportation Denied
Used to determine the allocation of costs for the lower court proceedings.
AK.2025.86.AK · sg (Art. 7 Abs. 2 lit. b StPO)
Cantonal Court Decision on Authorization for Criminal Proceedings Against Hospital Staff
The court cites this article as the basis for the Anklagekammer's jurisdiction in the matter of granting authorization, even though it ultimately denies it.
SBK.2025.3 · ag (Art. 7 Abs. 1 StPO)
Neurosurgeon Negligence Case Remitted for Further Investigation Amid Conflicting Expert Opinions
Cited as the principle that criminal authorities are obliged to initiate and conduct proceedings when offenses become known.
SBK.2025.3 · ag (Art. 7 StPO)
Neurosurgeon Negligence Case Remitted for Further Investigation Amid Conflicting Expert Opinions
Cited by the appellant regarding the duty to prosecute.
BK 2024 271 · be (Art. 7 StPO)
Attorney v. State Prosecutor Regarding Dismissal of Abuse of Office Complaint Against Official
Cited in the reasoning in connection with the principle of obligatory prosecution.
P/20359/2021 · ge (art. 7 CPP)
Appeal Rejected Against Pre-Trial Detention for Murder and Other Serious Charges Due to Risk of Witness Tampering and Reoffending
Cited in conjunction with Art. 391 al. 1 let. a CPP regarding the objective material truth and legality principle governing the review.
502 2024 182 · fr (Art. 7 CPP)
Complainants v. Accused (Child Visitation Dispute)
Cited in the context of the legality principle relevant to the application of Art. 310 CPP.
AK.2024.455.AK · sg (Art. 7 Abs. 2 lit. b StPO)
Hospital Employees Criminal Proceedings Authorization
This article establishes the requirement for authorization by the indictment chamber for opening criminal proceedings against public officials, which the court applied in its consideration regarding the scope of this requirement.