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Art. 1 Bundesgesetz vom 23. März 2007 über die Hilfe an Opfer von Straftaten (OHG) - Grundsätze
OHG; 1. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen
Art. 1 OHG · Grundsätze
Jede Person, die durch eine Straftat in ihrer körperlichen, psychischen oder sexuellen Integrität unmittelbar beeinträchtigt worden ist (Opfer), hat Anspruch auf Unterstützung nach diesem Gesetz (Opferhilfe).
Anspruch auf Opferhilfe haben auch der Ehegatte oder die Ehegattin des Opfers, seine Kinder und Eltern sowie andere Personen, die ihm in ähnlicher Weise nahestehen (Angehörige).
Der Anspruch besteht unabhängig davon, ob der Täter oder die Täterin: a. ermittelt worden ist; b. sich schuldhaft verhalten hat; c. vorsätzlich oder fahrlässig gehandelt hat.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (103)
VPB 760-2002-0138 (Art. 1 de la loi fédérale du 20 décembre 1946 sur l'aviation (LAv))
Federal Council Approves Aeronautical Infrastructure Sectoral Plan
This provision is implicitly referenced as the Federal Council's decision to approve the aviation infrastructure sector plan is based on its authority derived from the Federal Act on Aviation.
603 2025 74 · fr (art. 1 al. 1 LAVI)
Victim Compensation Claim for Psychological Distress Following Abduction Dismissed Due to Lack of Objective Medical Proof
The decision rejects the appeal because neither the appellant nor his children meet the qualification of a LAVI victim, as they have not suffered an attack on their physical integrity as defined by this article.
OH.2024.4 · sg (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Appeal Regarding Consolation Payment for Assault-Related Impairments
Cited in the introductory section as the basis for the claim for support under the Victims' Assistance Act.
TVR.2024.Nr.14 · tg (Art. 1 Abs. 2 OHG)
Victim Compensation Appeal Dismissed Due to Perpetrator's Insanity and Grandson's Standing
Used to establish that grandsons are generally not considered relatives within the meaning of the OHG, as stated in order 1.
A/667/2024 · ge (art. 1 al. 1 LAVI)
Claimant Denied Victim Assistance Compensation Following Dismissal of Criminal Proceedings Against Driver
The court implicitly confirms that the lack of an established criminal offence (as confirmed by the criminal procedure decisions) means the main condition for victim status under this article is not met, leading to the rejection of the appeal.
V 2023 100 · zg (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Appeal Against Victim Compensation Denial Due to Unsubstantiated Criminal Complaint
The appeal was dismissed because the absence of a crime meant that a central prerequisite for support under this article was not met.
V 2023 101 · zg (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Victim Support Denial Upheld Due to Lack of Underlying Criminal Act
The court dismissed the appeal because the prerequisite of a crime under this article for receiving victim assistance was not met.
OH.2024.1 · sg (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Witnesses to Assault Awarded Damages for Negligent Infliction of PTSD
Basis for establishing that the appellants qualified as victims of a crime and were entitled to compensation.
OH.2024.1 · sg (Art. 1 Abs. 3 lit. c OHG)
Witnesses to Assault Awarded Damages for Negligent Infliction of PTSD
Used to determine that even negligent acts lead to eligibility for victim assistance.
BK 2023 414 · be (Art. 1 Abs. 1 des Opferhilfegesetzes (OHG; SR 312.5))
Dismissal of Appeal Against Decision to Discontinue Prosecution for Police Use of Force During Drug Search
Cited in the reasoning leading to order point 2, confirming the waiver of reimbursement obligation for the appellant as a victim.
A1 23 184 · vs (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Ski Accident Victim Compensation Appeal
The appeal was accepted and the previous decisions were overturned because the appellant was recognized as a victim under this article.
U 2023 15 · gr (Art. 1 OHG)
Appeal Against Denial of Victims' Compensation Based on Time-Barred Abuse Claim
Basis for determining the victim's status, which was central to the appeal's outcome (reversal and remand for further investigation regarding victim status).
A/2211/2023 · ge (art. 1 al. 1 LAVI)
Appellant v. State Re: LAVI Compensation for Alleged Sexual Assault
The court rejected the appeal because the applicant could not be considered a victim under this provision, as the standard of preponderant likelihood was not met.
A/2211/2023 · ge (art. 1 al. 3 LAVI)
Appellant v. State Re: LAVI Compensation for Alleged Sexual Assault
Cited in the reasoning to confirm that failure of the criminal procedure does not automatically exclude the right to victim assistance.
OH.2022.00008 · zh (Art. 1 Abs. 1 OHG)
Victim Compensation Reduced for Self-Inflicted Fault, Appeal Partially Granted
This provision establishes the general right to victim support.