Tag: Police Immunity
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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…
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LIVE: First Round of Geneva’s Council of State Election
Live coverage begins: Geneva’s Council of State first round and cantonal votes Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday for the first round of the Council of State election, with ten candidates vying to replace Antonio Hodgers. In addition to the decisive cantonal contest, residents will weigh in on seven cantonal measures and two…
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Live First Round: Geneva Council of State Election Coverage
Live coverage kicks off from the Canons de la Vieille-Ville Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday for the first round of the supplementary election to the Geneva Council of State, the canton’s executive body. Ten candidates are vying to replace Antonio Hodgers, who is stepping down after years in office. In addition to…