Last Change:

04/01/2025

Federal Act on Administrative Procedure

Year: 2022

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The Federal Act on Administrative Procedure governs the procedures for administrative actions and decisions within Swiss federal law. It sets out the rules for how federal administrative bodies should handle cases. The act covers aspects such as the submission of applications, handling of appeals, and the issuance of administrative decisions. It includes the right to be heard, access to documents, and the right to legal representation. The act also provides mechanisms for judicial review, allowing individuals to challenge decisions made by federal authorities.

Selected provisions
Federal Act on Administrative Procedure - Generic

Federal Act on Administrative Procedure - Generic