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[castiron]

If a British citizen killed another British citizen in Switzerland c. 1891 (does the concept "British citizen" even exist in 1891?) and was caught by the authorities, is there any way he would have been tried back in England, or would the trial have been in Switzerland because the crime took place there?

(Yes, it's probably obvious what fandom I'm thinking about.)

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[legionseagle]

My understanding is that the trial would take place under the laws of the canton of Berne. The nationality of the victim or the accused wouldn't have a lot of relevance unless the accused could claim diplomatic immunity or anything complicated of that sort.

[castiron]

Makes sense, and in this case, they certainly wouldn't have diplomatic immunity.

(Huh. The local university library has a copy of Code de procédure pénale pour le canton de Berne, 1854. A bit early, but I may have to go take a look just for amusement value -- I doubt my French is good enough to actually read it.)

[anne]

*waves* If you find any particularly interesting bits, send 'em here.

[castiron]

Will do :-).