Switzerland postpones the reelection of federal judges following a private life affair

Switzerland's judicial committee postpones the reelection of two federal judges to the winter session.

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This follows requests for clarification after a private life affair involving the judges.

Swiss law prohibits federal court judges from cohabiting permanently without marriage.

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