In his recently published book, law scholar Sven Zimmerlin addresses the increasing backlog in the Swiss criminal justice system, attributing it to overly complex legal processes and an expansion of parties’ rights. He suggests that excessive opportunities for appeals contribute to significant delays in justice delivery. Zimmerlin advocates for reducing procedural rights to streamline cases and proposes allowing prosecuting authorities more discretion in pursuing minor offenses to alleviate the burden on courts. His insights reflect concerns about the quality of legal proceedings under pressure.

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