Facts
On June 19, 2020, the Federal Council issued the Covid-19 Ordinance Special Situation, which contains provisions for events. On March 26, 2021, the Government Council of the Canton of Uri issued a completely revised regulation to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Article 2 of which states that political and civil society rallies of more than 300 persons are prohibited.
A. filed an appeal in public law matters against this provision with the Federal Supreme Court, requesting that it be annulled or declared contrary to federal law.
Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court dismisses the appeal. It finds that the cantons are authorized under Article 40 of the Epidemics Act to order measures to combat communicable diseases, including prohibitions or restrictions on events. The contested provision of the Canton of Uri constitutes a restriction of the freedom of assembly, which, however, has a sufficient legal basis, is justified by a public interest, and is proportionate.
The Federal Supreme Court examines the proportionality in detail. It concludes that the…