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VPB 2004.407 AI generated

Switzerland Approves European Convention on Animal Transport, Subject to Referendum

Case Number VPB 2004.407
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Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
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The Federal Assembly of Switzerland approved the revised European Convention on the Protection of Animals during International Transport. This approval, based on constitutional provisions and a Federal Council message, authorizes the Federal Council to ratify the convention. The decision is subject to a referendum due to its significant provisions and potential need for federal legislation for implementation.

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Art. 141 al. 1 let. d ch. 3 Cst; Switzerland Approves European Convention on Animal Transport, Subject to Referendum: This approval, based on constitutional provisions and a Federal Council message, authorizes the Federal Council to ratify the convention. The decision is subject to a referendum due to its significant provisions and potential need for federal legislation for implementation.

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referendum international conventions international protection common transport policy official controls, veterinary checks revision of the Treaty

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Art. 141 al. 1 let. d ch. 3 Cst
This provision is cited to determine that the federal decree is subject to a referendum because it approves an international treaty containing important provisions establishing legal rules.
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VPB 2004.406
Swiss Federal Council v. European Convention on Animal Transport
VPB 92-059
Switzerland's Approval of Council of Europe Animal Protection Conventions
VPB 94-011-2
Switzerland's Accession to Animal Protection Convention Approved
VPB 04-0762-6791
Swiss Constitutional Amendment on Animal Protection Submitted to Popular Vote

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Art. 141 al. 1 let. d ch. 3 Cst.

This provision is cited to determine that the federal decree is subject to a referendum because it approves an international treaty containing important provisions establishing legal rules.

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Arrêté fédéral Projet portant approbation de la Convention européenne sur la protection des animaux en transport international (révisée)

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L’Assemblée fédérale de la Confédération suisse, vu les art. 54, al. 1, et 166, al. 2, de la Constitution1, vu le message du Conseil fédéral du 7 juin 20042, arrête:

Art. 1

1 La Convention européenne sur la protection des animaux en transport international (révisée) est approuvée.

2 Le Conseil fédéral est autorisé à la ratifier.

Art. 2 Le présent arrêté est sujet au référendum prévu par l’art. 141, al. 1, let. d, ch. 3, Cst. pour les traités internationaux qui contiennent des dispositions importantes fixant des règles de droit ou dont la mise en œuvre exige l’adoption de lois fédérales.

1 RS 101

2 FF 2004 3497

2004-0407 3509 Convention européenne sur la protection des animaux en transport international (révisée). AF

3510 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Arrêté fédéral relatif à la convention européenne sur la protection des animaux en transport international (révisée)

In Bundesblatt Dans Feuille fédérale In Foglio federale

Jahr 2004 Année Anno

Band 1 Volume Volume

Heft 27 Cahier Numero

Geschäftsnummer --- Numéro d'affaire Numero dell'oggetto

Datum 13.07.2004 Date Data

Seite 3509-3510 Page Pagina

Ref. No 10 137 793

Die elektronischen Daten der Schweizerischen Bundeskanzlei wurden durch das Schweizerische Bundesarchiv übernommen.

Les données électroniques de la Chancellerie fédérale suisse ont été reprises par les Archives fédérales suisses.

I dati elettronici della Cancelleria federale svizzera sono stati ripresi dall'Archivio federale svizzero.