“We reject the proposal”
Criminal Justice Reform Package of 2023
Rationale
Tougher criminal justice policies will enhance public safety by prioritizing punishment for violent crimes, reducing repeat offenses, and ensuring police have the tools needed to deter threats.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Bail & Pre-Trial Detention |
Risk assessment decides release
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Cash bail; release on payment
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| 2 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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Death penalty for murder, treason, and drug trafficking
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| 3 | Prison & Sentencing Philosophy |
Minimise prison; community sentences
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Balanced punishment and rehabilitation
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| 4 | Repeat Offender Sentencing |
Reoffending triggers rehabilitation orders
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Judges set sentences case-by-case
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| 5 | Armed Police |
Mostly unarmed; specialist armed units on call
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Police routinely carry military-grade weapons
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Bail & Pre-Trial Detention2
Capital Punishment3
Prison & Sentencing Philosophy4
Repeat Offender Sentencing5
Armed PoliceProposer
Party
Conservative Movement
A party of resolute guardians defending national pride and prosperity against the tides of chaos and decline.
Core pillars
Hildegard Neumann
Activist · Age 36
A lifelong advocate for economic justice, she earned a doctorate in public policy after rising from the factory floor, determined to bridge the gap between academic theory and working-class realities.
Timeline
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Draft12 October 2023
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Vote Open12 October 2023
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Vote Closed11 December 2023
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Did Not Become Law11 December 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 3 / 7 seats (42.9%)
Against: 4 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Matterhorn Forward Bloc | 4 | No | We reject the proposal |
| Conservative Movement Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
Ständerat
PassedFor: 23 / 46 seats (50.0%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Matterhorn Forward Bloc | 21 | No | We reject the proposal |
| Conservative Movement Proposer | 23 | Yes | No reason given |
Nationalrat
PassedFor: 98 / 200 seats (49.0%)
Against: 91 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Matterhorn Forward Bloc | 91 | No | We reject the proposal |
| Conservative Movement Proposer | 98 | Yes | No reason given |