Federal Act on Private International Law (PILA)
Amended by Annex No 13 of the FA of 19 Dec. 2008 (Adult Protection, Law of Persons and Law of Children), in force since 1 Jan. 2013 (AS 2011 725; BBl 2006 7001).
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Art. 85
1 In respect of protection of children, the jurisdiction of the Swiss judicial or administrative authorities, the applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions or measures are governed by the Hague Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. 2 In respect of protection of adults, the jurisdiction of the Swiss judicial or administrative authorities, the applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions or measures are governed by the Hague Convention of 13 January 2000 on the International Protection of Adults. 3 Moreover, the Swiss judicial or administrative authorities have jurisdiction if this is necessary for the protection of a person or of their property. 4 Measures taken in a State which is not party to the Conventions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are recognised if they were taken or are
Art. 85 — Amended by Art. 15 of the FA of 21 Dec. 2007 on International Child Abduction and the Hague Conventions on the Protection of Children and Adults, in force since 1 July 2009 (AS 2009 3077; BBl 2007 2595). Para. 1 — SR 0.211.231.011 Para. 2 — SR 0.211.232.1