Tag: Independent Oversight
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Geneva Rejects Police Immunity Initiative Amid Trust Concerns
Context: What the measure proposed In Geneva, voters faced a referendum on a proposal from the Swiss People’s Party (UDC) carrying the banner Yes, I protect the police who protects me. The plan aimed to establish a formal form of immunity for police officers from certain civil actions related to their duties, a step supporters…
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Geneva Votes Down Police Immunity Initiative: Public Trust Prevails
Geneva votes down police immunity initiative In Geneva, the electorate rejected the UDC-backed proposal that would have granted a form of immunity to police for certain actions, a measure framed as protective but perceived by many as a potential shield against accountability. The ballot result was decisive: 67% of voters said no to the initiative,…
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Geneva Rejects Police Immunity Initiative by Wide Margin
What happened in Geneva In a clear verdict for Swiss direct democracy, Geneva residents voted decisively against a controversial initiative proposed by the Swiss People’s Party (UDC) titled, “Yes, I protect the police who protect me.” The plan would have introduced a form of immunity for police officers and created a mechanism to filter complaints…