International law

Compliance with international law in Switzerland; developments in international justice; the granting of immunities; protecting the interests of Switzerland and its citizens

Distinction between the FDFA services managing the beneficiaries of privileges, immunities and facilities in Switzerland and legal reference materials

A means to an end which also entails rights and obligations for Switzerland

Human rights are protected under international law, principally relying on the main UN Conventions

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules, which seeks to limit the effects of armed conflicts.

Staatsvertragsdatenbanken und Informationen der Schweiz als Depositar

International law is not just for lawyers. It affects our daily lives.

Switzerland is committed to the fight against global corruption and has developed a variety of legal instruments to combat illicitly acquired PEP assets.