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Art. 27 Legge federale del 20 dicembre 1968 sulla procedura amministrativa (PA)
PA; Capo secondo: Regole generali di procedura; G. Esame degli atti; II. Eccezioni
Art. 27 PA
L’autorità può negare l’esame degli atti solamente se: a. un interesse pubblico importante della Confederazione o del Cantone, in particolare la sicurezza interna o esterna della Confederazione, esiga l’osservanza del segreto; b. un interesse privato importante, in particolare d’una controparte, esiga l’osservanza del segreto; c. l’interesse di un’inchiesta ufficiale in corso lo esiga.
Il diniego d’esame dev’essere ristretto agli atti soggetti a segreto.
A una parte non può essere negato l’esame delle sue memorie, dei documenti da essa prodotti come mezzi di prova e delle decisioni notificatele; l’esame dei processi verbali delle sue dichiarazioni le può essere negato soltanto fino alla chiusura dell’inchiesta.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (357)
WEKO · Fresenius Kabi (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. b VwVG)
Galexis AG v. Fresenius Kabi (WEKO Investigation)
This provision was relevant for the court's decision to deny Galexis's request for access to business secrets.
VVGE.2007.08.Nr.39 · ow (Art. 27 VwVV in Verbindung mit Art. 33 VwVG)
Neighborhood Development Plan Approval Upheld Despite Standing Challenges
These provisions pertain to the right to evidence and the examination of evidence, and were used to address the appellants' request for an expert opinion.
JAAC 70.82 (Art. 27 PA)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Access Personal Data and Case Files
Referred to in the context of administrative procedures regarding the right to consult documents, distinguishing it from data protection law.
JAAC 65.75 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. c VwVG)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Be Heard and Procedural Fairness
The Federal Office for Refugees (BFF) was allowed to reject the applicant's request for access to the file during the investigation phase.
JAAC 65.75 (Art. 27 Abs. 3 in fine VwVG)
Asylum Seeker's Right to Be Heard and Procedural Fairness
Used to explain that the impediment to granting access to the file ceased after the hearing.
E-1850/2025 (Art. 27 und 28 VwVG)
Asylum Claim Re-evaluation Due to Changed Circumstances in Iran
Cited in relation to the right to inspect files and the obligation to disclose information, specifically regarding the embassy's clarification process.
E-5852/2020 (Art. 27 VwVG)
Family's Asylum Case Remanded for Further Review on Political Persecution Claims
Provision concerning restrictions on the right to access case files, requiring specific justification.
B-8078/2025 (Art. 27 cpv. 1 lett. b e cpv. 2 PA)
Challenge to Railway Construction Procurement Award Dismissed
The right to consult documents is limited in public procurement proceedings to protect the business secrets and commercial know-how of the bidders.
A-8605/2025 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. b VwVG)
Taxpayer Fails to Prove VAT Payments to Defunct Subcontractors
Cited regarding exceptions to the right to inspect case files.
E-842/2020 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Tibetan Asylum Seeker Granted Refugee Status Based on Post-Flight Fears
The court referred to public interests in secrecy regarding the refusal to fully disclose the LINGUA analysis.
RR.2026.21 (art. 27 PA)
International Judicial Assistance for Spain Upheld
Cited as a means of implementing the right to be heard.
E-4917/2021 (Art. 27 VwVG)
Asylum Claim Rejected: New Evidence Deemed Inconclusive, Deportation Upheld
This provision is cited as the legal basis for protecting the confidentiality of the SEM's analysis report.
D-1192/2026 (Art. 27 f. VwVG)
Asylum Denial Overturned Due to Procedural Violations
Cited regarding potential restrictions on the right to access case files.
E-3491/2021 (Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Asylum Appeal Dismissed: Unsubstantiated Claims of Persecution for Religious Conversion
Allows for denial of access to files in cases of public interest, such as security concerns.
A-218/2024 (Art. 15 Abs. 2 StAhiG i.V.m Art. 27 Abs. 1 Bst. a VwVG)
Serbia v. Switzerland: Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Limited to Post-2020 Period
Provides grounds for restricting access to case files based on essential public interests, such as maintaining good international relations and adhering to treaty obligations on confidentiality, as highlighted by the Peer Review 2020.