Decrease in convictions of minors in 2022
Neuchâtel, 20.06.2023 - A total of 20 797 convictions of minors were passed in 2022, representing a decrease of 2.3% compared with 2021. Convictions for offences under the Criminal Code fell by 7%. For drug trafficking and drug use, the decreases were 24.2% and 20.6% respectively. In contrast, the number of convictions involving a breach of the Road Traffic Act rose by 7.9%. In order, the most frequent sanctions were cautions, personal work orders and fines. In 2022, 976 minors were externally placed outside their families, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below)
Address for enquiries
Giang Ly Isenring, FSO, Crime and Criminal Justice section, tel.: +41 58 467 21 06, email: giangly.isenring@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch
