Switzerland
The age of consent in Switzerland is 16, as specified by the Swiss Federal Criminal Code, Article 187(1). However, there exists a close in age exception if the difference between the ages of the participants is three years or less (Article 187(2)).
- Swiss Federal Criminal Code (in French, German and Italian)
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