Federal Council wants report on betrayal of secrets
On Friday, the state government instructed Justice Minister Christoph Blocher to examine the repeal of the criminal provision regarding the publication of confidential official documents.
On Friday, the Federal Council
Minister of Justice Christoph Blocher has been tasked with repealing the
Consider introducing a criminal provision for the publication of confidential government documents, such as the
SDA reports. Article 293 of the Penal Code concerns
Members of the media who publish „official confidential negotiations.“.
They face imprisonment or fines. As Federal Council spokesperson Oswald Sigg told the
Media
According to the announcement, the FDJP is to determine what consequences a possible
would result in repeal.
During a brief discussion about issues related to his communication, the
The Federal Council decided that, with regard to confidential advance notices of
"This will not change anything regarding Federal Council business," Sigg said. The advance notices
are intended to help media professionals prepare their coverage
make it easier.
Minister of Justice Christoph Blocher has been tasked with repealing the
Consider introducing a criminal provision for the publication of confidential government documents, such as the
SDA reports. Article 293 of the Penal Code concerns
Members of the media who publish „official confidential negotiations.“.
They face imprisonment or fines. As Federal Council spokesperson Oswald Sigg told the
Media
According to the announcement, the FDJP is to determine what consequences a possible
would result in repeal.
During a brief discussion about issues related to his communication, the
The Federal Council decided that, with regard to confidential advance notices of
"This will not change anything regarding Federal Council business," Sigg said. The advance notices
are intended to help media professionals prepare their coverage
make it easier.
