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Swiss Citizenship Act (SCA)

Swiss Citizenship Act (SCA)

English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.

Art. 46 Appeal to a cantonal court

The cantons shall appoint judicial authorities to act as the ultimate cantonal courts of appeal in relation to decisions to refuse ordinary naturalisation.

Art. 47 Appeal at federal level

1 Appeals against final rulings by the cantons and against decisions by the federal administrative authorities are governed by the general provisions on the administration of federal justice. 2 The cantons and communes concerned also have a right of appeal.