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The act was gruesome. Last Saturday evening, a Swiss (15) with Tunisian roots stabbed an Orthodox Jew (50) with a knife in Zurich. He seriously injured him.
The attack immediately led to new discussions about juvenile justice. This debate was initiated by security director Mario Fehr (56, independent) from Zurich. He said at the media conference on Monday that there should be a discussion about whether the maximum sentence for young people should be increased.
Nowadays, minors can be imprisoned for up to four years. For perpetrators such as those from Zurich, who are not yet 16 years old, prison sentences of up to one year can be imposed. However, these can be postponed by placing perpetrators in an institution.
“Possible application of adult criminal law in serious cases”
Lawyer and SVP National Councilor of Zurich, Nina Fehrüssel (43), is now calling on the Federal Council to selectively tighten juvenile criminal law through a proposal in parliament. Fundamental resocialization in juvenile criminal law is useful, but there are extreme cases in which a stricter approach is necessary, the lawyer tells Blick. “I advocate an increase in the range of sentences in particularly serious cases and the possible application of adult criminal law.”
In the aftermath of the attack in Zurich, the Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) is now also coming into the picture. This is affiliated with the Ministry of Defense (DDS) under federal councilor Viola Amherd (61). Next week, Amherd will have to comment on the knife attack during the National Council’s question time, according to CH Media newspapers.
For example, SVP State Councilor Barbara Steinemann (47) of Zurich would like to know whether the intelligence service had the perpetrator in mind and what measures it plans to take to prevent such acts in the future.
Switzerland’s worst anti-Semitic incident in decades will also be discussed in the Business Audit Delegation (GPDel), the parliamentary oversight of the intelligence service. At one of its next meetings, the GPDel plans to investigate whether there are any weaknesses in the defense system against violent extremism, as GPDel chairman and national councilor of the Solothurn Center, Stefan Müller-Altermatt (47), told CH Media . (oco)
In the aftermath of the attack in Zurich, the Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) is now also coming into the picture. This is affiliated with the Ministry of Defense (DDS) under federal councilor Viola Amherd (61). Next week, Amherd will have to comment on the knife attack during the National Council’s question time, according to CH Media newspapers.
For example, SVP State Councilor Barbara Steinemann (47) of Zurich would like to know whether the intelligence service had the perpetrator in mind and what measures it plans to take to prevent such acts in the future.
Switzerland’s worst anti-Semitic incident in decades will also be discussed in the Business Audit Delegation (GPDel), the parliamentary oversight of the intelligence service. At one of its next meetings, the GPDel plans to investigate whether there are any weaknesses in the defense system against violent extremism, as GPDel chairman and national councilor of the Solothurn Center, Stefan Müller-Altermatt (47), told CH Media . (oco)
Because: Swiss juvenile criminal law – including the current revision – strictly distinguishes between perpetrators over and under 18 years of age, without taking into account the seriousness of the crime and the criminal energy. In concrete terms, Fehrüssel wants an automatic, unconditional sentence for serious crimes. In addition, young people must also serve a prison sentence if they resist an ordered measure.
“Adapt juvenile criminal law to reality”
In addition, the maximum prison sentence for persons aged 16 and over will be increased from four to six years. For 15-year-olds this should be increased from one to two years. And in the case of particularly serious crimes, the Zurich resident advocates the application of adult criminal law.
The change in law is intended to create clear consequences for serious crimes committed by young people, the lawyer explains her proposal. Given current developments and public reactions, it is essential to adapt juvenile justice to reality and take appropriate measures to tackle serious crimes.
For Fehrüssel it is clear: “Expulsion from Switzerland should also be possible for dual citizens.” (oco)
Source:Blick
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