Swiss Criminal CodeEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.Prosecution 1Felonies and misdemeanours under this Title are only prosecuted on the authority of the Federal Council. 2The Federal Council shall order a prosecution only if a request to do so is received from the government of the foreign state in the case of Article 296 or from a governing officer of the international organisation in the case of Article 297. In times of active service, the Federal Council may also order a prosecution in the absence of a request. 3In the case of Articles 296 and 297, the right to prosecute is subject to a limitation period of two years.2 1 Amended by No I of the FA of 5 Oct. 1950, in force since 5 Jan. 1951 (AS 1951 1 16; BBl 1949 1 1249). |