Swiss Criminal Code of December 21, 1937, Switzerland
(status as of October 1, 2026)
BackLatest Version in WIPO LexDetailsDetailsYear of Version2026DatesStatus as of:October 1, 2026Entry into force:January 1, 1942Adopted:December 21, 1937Type of Text
Framework Laws
Subject Matter
Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Main text(s)Main text(s)EnglishSwiss Criminal Code of December 21, 1937 GermanSchweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch vom 21. Dezember 1937 RomanschCurrent text in this language is unavailable. Earlier version provided for reference purposes (2020).ItalianCodice penale svizzero del 21 dicembre 1937 FrenchCode pénal suisse du 21 décembre 1937