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Statistics on the execution of sanctions 2020
In 2020, 10 945 sentences and measures were executed in Switzerland (2019: 13 810). More than two thirds (67%) were for imprisonment in a penal institution. Community service accounted for less than a third (30%) of executions of sentences while electronic monitoring made up 3%. 86% concerned males and 42% Swiss citizens. The average population in penal institutions decreased by 6%. Data come from the execution of sanctions statistics.
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Statistics on the execution of sanctions 2020
Served sanctions fell by almost 21% in 2020Federal Statistical Office
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Community service according to year of employment, sex, nationality and age
Observation period: 1996-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Community service by canton, year of ending and hours worked
Observation period: 1996-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Electronic house arrest according to new monitoring cases, sex, nationality and age
Observation period: 1999-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Electronic house arrest by canton, year of ending and days of arrest
Observation period: 1999-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Enforcement of a sanction according to the form of the execution, evolution
Observation period: 1984-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Recidivism within three years following discharge for a felony or misdemeanour by demographic characteristics and number of previous convictions
Observation period: 1988-2015
Federal Statistical Office
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Enforcement of a sanction according to the form of the execution
Observation period: 1986-2020
Federal Statistical Office
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Form of the execution according to nationality. Incarceration and number of work orders
Observation period: 2020
Federal Statistical Office
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