Facts

The appellant [X.] was sentenced by the Jury Court of the Canton of Zurich on 27 February 2008 to a custodial sentence of 4 years and a fine of 500 Swiss francs for attempted robbery, multiple threats, bodily harm and multiple acts of violence. On 8 February 2009 and 3 June 2009, he applied for conditional release from the criminal execution on 14 July 2009. The request was rejected by the Special Service of the Probation and Execution Services of the Office of Criminal Justice Enforcement of the Canton of Zurich, the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, and the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich.

Considerations

The Federal Supreme Court confirms the denial of conditional release. While the appellant has met the time requirements for conditional release and has behaved well in the criminal execution, a comprehensive assessment of all relevant factors shows that the appellant continues to have an unfavourable prognosis. The psychiatric report of 20 March 2007 indicates a moderate risk of recidivism, which is confirmed by the statements of the Special…