Resolution of the Standing Commission on Securing the Undisturbed Proceeding of the Landsgemeinde
Statutory Text (4 Provisions)
1. The presiding Landammann ensures the orderly conduct of the proceedings. He may expel third parties and, in cases of serious or repeated disturbances of order, also participants or their representatives from the Landsgemeinde.
2. If the safety of persons or property appears to be endangered, he arranges for police protection and, if necessary, the search of persons and property.
1. On the Sunday of the Landsgemeinde, a demonstration ban applies to the entire inner part of the canton. The distribution of leaflets, the use of banners, as well as the use of megaphones and any kind of audio equipment in the vicinity of the Landsgemeinde is prohibited.
1. The Cantonal Police is authorized to
a) Confiscate and provisionally seize any leaflets, banners, sound reproduction devices, megaphones, etc.;
b) Detain any potential disruptors as necessary until the conclusion of the Landsgemeinde;
c) Disband demonstrations before, during, and after the Landsgemeinde within the territory of the inner canton.
2. The Cantonal Police is empowered to request the necessary personnel and material resources from neighboring police forces without delay, if needed.
3. The presiding Landammann may place the fire department under the authority of the Cantonal Police, which in such cases shall have full police powers.
1. This resolution shall enter into force upon adoption by the Council of State.