Selected developments in law, regulation and the legal market – summarised concisely and linked to the original source.
Case law
Police custody: overall assessment may amount to degrading treatment
1C_164/2026; Entscheid vom 2026-08-24; Medienmitteilung vom 2026-09-22•binding; BGE-Publikation vorgesehen
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The Federal Supreme Court classifies the combination of unnecessary coercive measures against a peaceful activist as degrading treatment.
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The Federal Supreme Court upheld the appeal. Taken together, the restraint, prolonged sitting on a cold floor and inadequate protection of privacy constituted degrading treatment under Article 10(3) of the Federal Constitution and Article 3 ECHR. It also held that Zurich’s general provision on preliminary investigations was not a sufficient legal basis for photographing and retaining images.
Federal Council commissions drafting of a Cybersecurity Act
Mo. 24.3810; Mo. 23.3002; Mo. 25.3011•proposal
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A standalone act is to consolidate obligations for digital products, important data, and hosting and cloud providers.
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The DDPS must prepare a consultation draft for a Federal Cybersecurity Act by June 2027. The project envisages requirements for manufacturers, importers and distributors of digital products, a basis for market surveillance, and obligations concerning important digital data and hosting and cloud providers.
Order for a medical disability-insurance assessment is appealable
8C_445/2025•Urteil vom 10. Juli 2026; veröffentlicht mittels Medienmitteilung vom 31. Juli 2026. Der Volltext des Urteils wurde in diesem Suchlauf nicht als offizielle Entscheidseite gefunden.
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The Federal Supreme Court holds that an order for a medical assessment to determine entitlement to a disability-insurance pension may be challenged.
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According to the Federal Supreme Court’s press release, an order for a medical assessment in proceedings determining entitlement to a disability-insurance pension is appealable. The ruling therefore concerns legal protection against investigatory measures in pending disability-insurance proceedings. As this search located the press release but not the official full text of the judgment, this summary is limited to the outcome officially communicated by the Court.
Gulnara Karimova proceedings: Bank convicted for organisational deficiencies in money-laundering prevention
SK.2023.42•Urteil vom 27. Juli 2026; nicht rechtskräftig. Verfügbar sind eine Medienmitteilung und das Dispositiv, nicht die schriftliche Urteilsbegründung.
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The Federal Criminal Court sentenced Bank Lombard Odier to a CHF 3 million fine and ordered forfeitures exceeding CHF 400 million.
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According to the media release and operative part, the Criminal Chamber discontinued the proceedings against Gulnara Karimova and another accused person because of lasting procedural impediments. It convicted a former Bank Lombard Odier relationship manager of aggravated money laundering and imposed a suspended 24-month custodial sentence. The bank was convicted of corporate criminal liability under Article 102(2) SCC in connection with aggravated money laundering and fined CHF 3 million. The Criminal Chamber also ordered forfeiture of assets located in Switzerland exceeding CHF 400 million.
New technical food-law requirements effective from 1 August 2026
In force from 1 August 2026, subject to transitional periods.
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New technical requirements in food law, with transitional periods, have applied since 1 August 2026.
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The FSVO reports amendments to food law affecting, among other matters, maximum residue levels for plant-protection products, permitted flavourings and additives, and requirements for swimming-pool-water disinfection. According to the FSVO, the amendments pursue health and anti-deception protection and alignment with EU rules.
New money-laundering risk assessment on legal entities and legal arrangements
National Risk Assessment (NRA): Juristische Personen und Rechtsvereinbarungen•Non-binding national risk assessment and recommendations; no new directly applicable obligation announced.
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The KGGT has published an updated risk assessment identifying elevated risks particularly in foreign companies, domicile companies and complex cross-border structures.
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The assessment updates the 2017 sectoral report. It finds that foreign legal entities and legal arrangements continue to present higher money-laundering risks than Swiss ones; particularly exposed are non-operating domicile companies, shell companies, complex cross-border structures and arrangements without an identifiable economic purpose. The report newly addresses, among other matters, fiduciary arrangements, foreign companies with a sufficient connection to Switzerland, associations and foundations. It recommends, among other things, reviewing the effectiveness of new transparency rules and the scope applicable to advisory and fiduciary activities.
Quantum Computing – Action Required for Swiss Financial Institutions
FINMA-Aufsichtsmitteilung 05/2026•Kommentar/Fachbeitrag; keine offizielle Rechtsquelle
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This expert article assesses FINMA Guidance 05/2026 and translates its expectations on quantum-safe cryptography into concrete governance, risk-management and outsourcing issues.
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MME explains the risks that powerful quantum computers pose to encryption, signature and authentication mechanisms, as identified by FINMA. The article structures FINMA’s suggested measures: a post-quantum cryptography strategy and migration roadmap, risk analysis, a cryptographic inventory, prioritisation of data requiring long-term protection, crypto-agility and contractual engagement of external providers. It makes clear that the guidance is not new formal regulation, while FINMA identifies a need for risk-management action at numerous supervised institutions.
No first-offender privilege after an earlier serious traffic offence
6B_772/2025•binding
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An earlier serious traffic-rule violation excludes the privileged sentencing range for speeding offences.
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The Federal Supreme Court interprets Article 90(3ter) RCA so that a conviction for a serious traffic-rule violation within ten years excludes the privileged sentencing range.
ComCom launches tender for mobile frequencies becoming available from 2029
pending
AI summary
Interested operators may apply by 3 December 2026 to participate in the 2027 spectrum auction.
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ComCom has opened the tender for frequencies in the 800, 900, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz bands. The licences are intended to run for 15 years from 1 January 2029, with the auction planned for the second quarter of 2027.
Clarified ISOS application enters into force on 1 November 2026
Änderung VISOS und RPV•adopted_not_in_force
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The Federal Council amended the VISOS and Spatial Planning Ordinance to clarify planning and permitting procedures.
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The revision clarifies the application of the ISOS, the discretion of cantons and municipalities, and preservation objectives. It is intended to simplify and accelerate procedures for construction, densification and energy projects.
ComCom opens tender for mobile frequencies from 2029
Ausschreibung Mobilfunkfrequenzen 2026•pending
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Interested mobile operators can apply for the spectrum award until 3 December 2026.
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ComCom opened the re-award of significant spectrum in the 800, 900, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz bands. The auction is planned for the second quarter of 2027; licences will apply for 15 years from 1 January 2029.
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