Professor of Criminal Law: How Switzerland Punishes Crime Without Destroying Lives PT1
How It Ticks: The Swiss Culture, Business & Life Podcast
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Understanding the Swiss Criminal Justice System
This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the Swiss criminal justice system, detailing the unique roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys, and how cases are processed at various jurisdictional levels. It emphasizes the preference for monetary penalties over incarceration, revealing statistics on crime rates and the characteristics of the prison population in Switzerland. Additionally, the chapter discusses rehabilitation strategies and work opportunities for inmates, highlighting the country's commitment to reducing recidivism and facilitating reintegration into society.
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