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keystone-sda.ch
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The Federal Council decided to stop the law due to the corona epidemic.
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Keystone
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2/7
Debt enforcement offices have to close down, debt enforcement may no longer be carried out.
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Peter Mosimann
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3/7
People who experience payment difficulties because of the economic impact of the corona crisis are put off.
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keystone-sda.ch
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7/7
The corona virus has emptied the streets of Switzerland massively. People have to stay at home whenever possible.
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The judiciary is also affected by the corona epidemic. Trials cannot be held and will be adjourned. Deadlines are more difficult to meet. The Fifa trial before the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona TI has also been postponed.
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Fortunately, Switzerland is (still) far from a standstill of the judiciary. Only those processes that are orally heard in the courtrooms are affected. Many procedures that are conducted in writing continue as normal.
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However, the Federal Council could have the judiciary largely at a standstill: Article 62 of the Federal Law on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy states: “In the event of an epidemic or a country disaster, as well as in times of war, the Federal Council may decide to bring the legal arrest to a specific area or to certain sections of the population . »
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Federal Council examines legal standstill
He did that. With massive consequences also for debt collection. Debt collection is no longer possible in the event of a legal standstill. Persons who get into financial difficulties due to the economically tense situation and do not pay the bills may no longer be operated for the time being.
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For SMEs, which are already badly stricken anyway, this can become an additional problem. Some of them can no longer collect their claims for services already rendered.
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Corona virus—
The corona virus currently keeps the world in suspense. Many countries take measures such as closing schools or borders and restricting public events to prevent them from spreading. The virus is also rampant in Switzerland. All current information and figures on the subject are available in the Coronavirus ticker.
What is a lockdown?Literally translated, lockdown means “locking off”. In the case of the corona virus, this is intended to ensure that infected people no longer have contact with other people and do not infect them. Every now and then lockdowns are ordered even after terrorist attacks or rampages.
A lockdown is a temporary state-imposed and enforced restriction on public life.
Possible measures include:
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