Revision in criminal procedure

In Swiss criminal procedure, revision is not a normal second appeal but an extraordinary way to reopen a final criminal judgment. It is available only on limited grounds, such as significant new facts or evidence, conflicting judgments, or serious defects that undermine the reliability or fairness of the conviction or acquittal. The request must identify the ground and explain its likely impact. If admitted, the case may be retried or corrected. Revision balances legal certainty with the need to avoid miscarriages of justice.