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| Region | Switzerland |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Protected in some contexts |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Switzerland does not provide legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. However; hate speech protections exist for sexual orientation only and additionally, the Swiss government unveiled its first ever 4-year action plan to combat LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2026. |
| Sources | https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-switzerland https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/switzerland/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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edited by mineszilla. hate speech protections and action plan
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| Value | No protections | Protected in some contexts |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Description | Switzerland does not provide legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. | Switzerland does not provide legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. However; hate speech protections exist for sexual orientation only and additionally, the Swiss government unveiled its first ever 4-year action plan to combat LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2026. |
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
| Sources | https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-switzerland | https://hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-legislation-switzerland https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/switzerland/ |
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