Blocher examines penal norm on indiscretions
The Federal Council has tasked the FDJP with reviewing Article 293 of the Criminal Code. This provision threatens media professionals who publish secret or confidential information.
On Friday, the Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) to review Article 293 of the Swiss Criminal Code. This threatens media professionals who publish secret or confidential information with imprisonment or a fine. As reported by the SDA news agency, according to Blocher, the FDJP will investigate whether the article should be deleted without replacement or replaced by a more restrictive version. It will also be clarified whether Articles 267 and 329 - which punish diplomatic treason and the violation of military secrets - will suffice if Article 293 is deleted.
