A new Code of Penal Procedure has entered into force, unifying the until then 26 different cantonal and federal codes of penal procedure. The law enhances the rights of the victim to participate in the investigation and introduces a formal plea bargaining procedure requesting an agreement with the victim on compensation. Click here for the text of the law. Visit our Resources and Publications pages for material on the same topics: ||Switzerland||, Forfeiture, Criminal proceedings. (from FraudNet member for ||Switzerland|| ||Yves Klein||, of ||Monfrini Crettol & Associes, Geneva||)