Counterterrorism law

Counterterrorism law combines criminal prosecution, prevention, intelligence work, border measures and controls on terrorist financing. In Switzerland it must operate within constitutional rights, criminal-law legality, proportionality and international obligations, while addressing risks that may arise before violence occurs. Difficult issues include definitions of terrorism, preventive police measures, online propaganda, asset freezing, information sharing and remedies for affected persons. Comparative systems vary in how they separate ordinary criminal justice, intelligence powers and administrative prevention.