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Swiss Council Rejects Cyberbullying Criminalization, Approves Tougher Laws Against Cybergrooming

Despite a petition from NextGen4Impact, cyberbullying won't be criminalized. But cybergrooming will face tougher laws, as the council seeks to protect minors online.

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Swiss Council Rejects Cyberbullying Criminalization, Approves Tougher Laws Against Cybergrooming

The Swiss Federal Council has decided against criminalizing cyberbullying. A parliamentary committee rejected the proposal, stating that existing laws are sufficient.

NextGen4Impact, a youth-led organization, gathered 60,000 signatures in a petition advocating for social media restrictions for minors. However, the committee did not support this measure.

Gabriela Suter, a parliamentarian, had earlier proposed a motion to criminalize grooming as a standalone offense. This motion was approved, and efforts to establish such a provision will continue.

While cyberbullying will not become a criminal offense, stricter laws against grooming are on the horizon. The committee emphasized the adequacy of current laws in handling cyberbullying cases.

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