Requirements for Reasoning in Relation to the Grounds Raised

Facts

This decision of the Swiss Federal Tribunal concerns the requirements for reasoning in relation to the different types of grounds raised in an appeal.

The facts are as follows: B.X. filed a criminal appeal against a decision of the Attorney General of the Canton of Jura. The Federal Tribunal must examine the applicable requirements for reasoning according to the nature of the grounds invoked.

Considerations

According to Article 42(2) of the Federal Tribunal Act (LTF), the reasoning of the appeal must briefly explain how the contested act violates the law. For grounds of violation of federal law and international law (Art. 95(a) and (b) LTF), the requirement for reasoning corresponds to that which applied to the appeal for reform, the appeal for nullity, and the administrative law appeal.

However, for grounds of violation of constitutional rights, cantonal law, and intercantonal law, the requirements for reasoning are stricter, in accordance with Article 106(2) LTF. These grounds can only be…