Guidance

Switzerland and Liechtenstein: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 10 May 2021
• Last updated: 16 September 2025 — See all updates

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Switzerland and Liechtenstein: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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This information is to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:

• seek medical advice and attention
• report to local police
• engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 10 May 2021

Last updated 16 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 16 September 2025

   Guidance fully reviewed and updated.

2. 21 June 2022

   Update to new template - June 2022

3. 10 May 2021

   First published.