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Art. 20 Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG) - Durchführung der Versuche
TSchG; 2. Kapitel: Umgang mit Tieren
Art. 20 TSchG · Durchführung der Versuche
Schmerzen, Leiden oder Schäden dürfen einem Tier nur zugefügt oder es darf nur in Angst versetzt werden, soweit dies für den Zweck des Tierversuchs unver meid lich ist.
Versuche dürfen an evolutiv höher stehenden Tieren nur durchgeführt werden, wenn der Zweck nicht mit evolutiv niedriger stehenden Tierarten erreicht werden kann und keine geeigneten Alternativmethoden vorhanden sind.
Der Bundesrat regelt die weiteren Anforderungen an die Durchführung der Versuche.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (103)
A/4173/2023 · ge (art. 20 al. 1 LPA)
Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Rejection of Expert Testimony
Cited in the reasoning to establish the general procedural power of the authority to gather necessary information for its decision.
A/4173/2023 · ge (art. 20 al. 2 let. c LPA)
Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Rejection of Expert Testimony
Cited in the reasoning to establish the authority's power to use testimonies and information from third parties.
A/4173/2023 · ge (art. 20 al. 2 let. e LPA)
Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Rejection of Expert Testimony
Cited in the reasoning to establish the authority's power to use expert opinions.
A/1663/2022 · ge (art. 19 et 20 LPA)
Termination of Public Employee for Unjustified Absence and Performance Issues Upheld
Cited regarding the inquisitorial principle in public law which governs the establishment of facts.
A/3627/2022 · ge (art. 20 al. 1 LPA)
Employee Termination Appeal: Lack of Motivation Regarding Mitigating Factors
Mentioned in the reasoning section regarding the investigators' duty to assess evidence, but not cited in the dispositive orders.
A/3627/2022 · ge (art. 20 al. 2 let. A à c LPA)
Employee Termination Appeal: Lack of Motivation Regarding Mitigating Factors
Mentioned in the reasoning section regarding the basis for the investigators' factual findings, but not cited in the dispositive orders.
A/3675/2015 · ge (art. 20 al. 1, 2ème phr. LPA)
Employee Warning Overturned Due to Biased Investigation
Cited in the reasoning regarding the principle of free assessment of evidence in administrative procedure.
A/36/2000 · ge (art. 20 alinéa premier LPA)
Attorney Malpractice and Professional Misconduct Suspension
Cited in relation to the authority's duty to gather information and the appreciation of evidence, justifying the rejection of certain evidence requests.
A/3952/2024 · ge (art. 19 et 20 LPA)
Orderly v. University Hospitals: Sick Leave Reduction Validity
Cited in the reasoning regarding the inquisitorial principle, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders.
A/2427/2025 · ge (art. 20 al. 1 LPA)
Asylum Detainee's Appeal on Health Grounds Against Detention Denial Upheld
Cited when discussing the administrative authority's duty to gather necessary information and evidence.
A/2427/2025 · ge (art. 20 al. 2 let. c LPA)
Asylum Detainee's Appeal on Health Grounds Against Detention Denial Upheld
Cited when discussing the means of evidence the authority can use, such as witness testimony and third-party information.
A/2427/2025 · ge (art. 20 al. 2 let. e LPA)
Asylum Detainee's Appeal on Health Grounds Against Detention Denial Upheld
Cited when discussing the means of evidence the authority can use, specifically expert opinions.
A/1824/2024 · ge (art. 20 al. 1 2ème phr. LPA)
Land Restoration Order Partially Upheld for Unauthorized Agricultural Zone Constructions
Cited as the basis for the principle of free assessment of evidence in administrative procedure.
A/2603/2019 · ge (art. 19 et 20 LPA)
Health Insurers v. Physician Overbilling and Obstruction
Rule on the inquisitorial principle and free assessment of evidence before the administrative tribunal.
A/901/2024 · ge (art. 19 et 20 LPA)
Appeal Regarding Operating Hour Derogation Denial Due to Unrelated Infractions and Proportionality Violation
Cited as the basis for the principle of inquiry (maxime inquisitoire) in public law proceedings.