The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Catholic church poised to compensate victims of sex abuse by Swiss priests The Catholic church in Switzerland has set up a new commission charged with awarding compensation to victims of historic sex abuse by Swiss priests. https://www.thelocal.ch/20170215/catholic-church-poised-to-compensate-victims-of-sex-abuse-by-swiss-priests Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:12:15 +0100 catholic-church-poised-to-compensate-victims-of-sex-abuse-by-swiss-priests Force clergy to report paedophiles: Swiss MP <p><span lang="EN-GB">The National Council Law Commission will consult on Thursday on whether to amend the Criminal Code to prevent people who have sexually abused children from relying on religious secrecy privileges.</span></p> https://www.thelocal.ch/20120201/2445 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:20 +0100 2445