Assault (criminal law)
According to Art. 126 of the Swiss Criminal Code, assault is an intentional act on the body or the health of another person without damaging consequences.
Like simple bodily harm, it involves an encroachment on the physical integrity of the other, but is significantly less than this.
It does not cause any harm to the body or health, but can lead to a temporary impairment of wellbeing or appearance. For example, assaults would be:
- Trimming beard or braid
- deliberately pouring cold water over them
- Slaps in the face , bumps, punches or kicks that leave no trace or at most lead to harmless scratches, abrasions, swellings and bruises
In terms of criminal law , the distinction between assault and simple bodily harm is important, because attempt and negligence in the case of assault are not punishable.
In contrast to the legal situation in Germany, assault is punishable under Swiss law even if it is not offensive in any way.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Judgment of the Swiss Federal Court BGE 140 I 2
