How was the process of abolishing the death penalty in Switzerland?
The historical evolution of the abolition of capital punishment in Switzerland
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Switzerland completed a long historical process of abolishing the death penalty, which culminated in its explicit prohibition in the 2000 federal constitution. The country ceased civilian executions after 1940 following decades of legal and social debate.
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The news is a historical account of internal legislative changes in Switzerland, with no geopolitical or international implications.
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