Partial Revision Of The Swiss Civil Procedure Code

On 2 March 2018, the Swiss Federal Council initiated the consultation phase regarding a partial revision of the Swiss Civil Procedure Code (CPC). A key objective of the revision is to strengthen collective redress mechanisms. In addition, the Preliminary Draft proposes a number of amendments with the dual purpose of improving the practical application of the CPC, which entered into force on 1 January 2011, and facilitating the enforcement of rights in Switzerland in general.

1 BACKGROUND OF THE REVISION

Seven years have passed since the Swiss national CPC, which superseded the former cantonal codes and harmonized Swiss civil procedural law, entered into force. During this time, the CPC has proven its value in practice.