Editing Defamation (section)

===Switzerland===
In [[Switzerland]], the crime of wilful defamation is punished with a maximum term of three years in prison, or with a fine of at least thirty days' worth, according to Article 174-2 of the [[Swiss Criminal Code]]. There is wilful defamation when the offender knows the falsity of his/her allegations and intentionally looks to ruin the reputation of one's victim (see Articles 174-1 and 174–2).<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/311_0/a174.html Swiss Penal Code – Calumny] (Article 174)</ref><ref>(Swiss criminal code in English [https://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19370083/index.html#a174])</ref>

On the other hand, defamation is punished only with a maximum monetary penalty of 180 daily penalty units (Article 173–1).<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/311_0/a173.html Swiss Penal Code – Defamation] (Article 173)</ref> When it comes to a deceased or absent person, the [[statute of limitations]] is 30 years (after the death).<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/311_0/a175.html Swiss Penal Code – Defamation and calumny against a deceased or absent person] (Article 175)</ref>