Switzerland

Switzerland and the Council of Europe

Membership of the Council of Europe: 6 May 1963

Entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights: 28 November 1974

First case under supervision of execution: Minelli (8660/79) Judgment final on 25 March 1983

Closed cases

The country factsheet contains summaries of a selection of main reforms and achievements reported by the respondent state, which led to the closure of cases pending before the Committee of Ministers (main achievements). It also provides an overview of the most important issues currently pending under the Committee of Ministers' supervision (main issues pending).

Country factsheet of Switzerland