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Art. 8 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Verzicht auf Strafverfolgung

StPO; 1. Titel: Geltungsbereich und Grundsätze; 2. Kapitel: Grundsätze des Strafverfahrensrechts

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Art. 8 StPO · Verzicht auf Strafverfolgung

Staatsanwaltschaft und Gerichte sehen von der Strafverfolgung ab, wenn das Bundesrecht es vorsieht, namentlich unter den Voraussetzungen der Artikel 52, 53 und 54 des Strafgesetzbuches (StGB).

Sofern nicht überwiegende Interessen der Privatklägerschaft entgegenstehen, sehen sie ausserdem von einer Strafverfolgung ab, wenn: a. der Straftat neben den anderen der beschuldigten Person zur Last gelegten Taten für die Festsetzung der zu erwartenden Strafe oder Massnahme keine wesentliche Bedeutung zukommt; b. eine voraussichtlich nicht ins Gewicht fallende Zusatzstrafe zu einer rechtskräftig ausgefällten Strafe auszusprechen wäre; c. eine im Ausland ausgesprochene Strafe anzurechnen wäre, welche der für die verfolgte Straftat zu erwartenden Strafe entspricht.

Sofern nicht überwiegende Interessen der Privatklägerschaft entgegenstehen, können Staatsanwaltschaft und Gerichte von der Strafverfolgung absehen, wenn die Straftat bereits von einer ausländischen Behörde verfolgt oder die Verfolgung an eine solche abgetreten wird.

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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (272)

CHAC.1999.3693 · ne (Art. 8 al. 1 litt. a CPP)

Complainant v. Prosecutor Regarding Interruption of Limitation Period in Defamation Case

Cited in the reasoning section as the basis for the public prosecutor's order of classification, but not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders (which are only implied by the summary stating the appeal was allowed and the order overturned to the extent prescription had not fully run).

P/17364/2022 · ge (Art. 8 al. 1 CPP)

Prosecutor's Decision to Dismiss Civil Order Violation and Fraud Charges Upheld

Cited in the context of the duty to waive prosecution when federal law, including Art. 52 CP, provides for it.

UE250099 · zh (Art. 8 StPO)

Prosecutor's Refusal to Charge Affirmed in Traffic Accident Dispute Over Alleged False Testimony

Cited in the reasoning as a criterion for non-initiation of proceedings.

UE250034 · zh (Art. 8 Abs. 1 StPO)

Prosecutor's refusal to investigate minor battery upheld

Used to justify waiving prosecution when federal law provides for it, specifically under Art. 52 StGB.

UE250034 · zh (Art. 8 Abs. 2 lit. a StPO)

Prosecutor's refusal to investigate minor battery upheld

Justifies waiving prosecution when the offense is not of significant importance for determining the expected penalty, unless private interests oppose it.

P/16255/2024 · ge (art. 8 al. 1 cum 310 al. 1 let. c CPP)

Appeal Against Refusal to Institute Criminal Proceedings Following Road Incident and Altercation

Cited as the basis for issuing an order of non-entry into the matter when the guilt and consequences of the offense are of minor importance (Art. 52 CP).

P/16818/2024 · ge (Art. 8 CPP)

Retaliatory Insults Justifying Refusal to Prosecute

The decision implicitly relies on this provision by referencing the concept of renouncing criminal proceedings, particularly in connection with Article 177 al. 3 CP.

ARMP.2025.5 · ne (Art. 8 al. 1 CPP)

Dispute Over Right-of-Way Obstruction and Abuse of Criminal Process

Cited in conjunction with Art. 310 al. 1 let. c CPP and Art. 319 al. 1 let. e CPP regarding the waiver of prosecution when conditions of Art. 52 CP are met.

UE240207 · zh (Art. 8 StPO)

Appellant v. Prosecutor (Secret Recording of Insult and Minor Threats)

Procedural basis for refraining from prosecution when federal law (Art. 52 StGB) provides for it.

ARMP.2024.167 · ne (art. 8 al. 3 CPP)

Case Regarding Severance of Proceedings in Kidnapping and Custody Dispute

Mentioned in the reasoning section regarding the interest of the complainant against the delegation, but not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders.

P/27068/2023 · ge (art. 8 al. 3 cum 310 al. 1 let. c CPP)

Dismissal of Fraud and Defamation Appeal Upheld Due to Lack of Standing and Jurisdictional Issues

Cited by the Public Prosecutor's Office in the decision under appeal to justify non-entry into the merits regarding the fraud charge due to lack of jurisdiction.

P/16524/2023 · ge (art. 310 al. 1 let. c cum art. 8 al. 1 CPP et 52 CP)

Prosecutor's Decision to Drop Proceedings Upheld Despite Appeal

This is the legal basis cited by the Public Prosecutor's Office (and confirmed implicitly by the Court in order 1) for the non-entry into the proceedings regarding certain aspects of the complaint.

P/21008/2016 · ge (art. 8 al. 3 CPP)

Prosecutor Dismissal Upheld in Foreign Corruption and Fraud Case

Used to justify the classification because the offense was already subject to foreign proceedings without overriding private interest.

P/16596/2020 · ge (Art. 8 al. 1 CPP)

Public Prosecutor v. Ex-Wife (Unauthorized Recording)

This procedural rule was cited in conjunction with Art. 319 al. 1 let. e CPP as the legal basis for the dismissal of the proceedings against B_____.

P/12215/2023 · ge (art. 8 al. 1 CPP)

Appellant v. Public Prosecutor (Duty of Assistance and Defamation)

Cited alongside Art. 310 al. 1 let. a and c CPP by the Public Prosecutor's Office to refuse to enter into proceedings concerning defamation.