Administrative Procedure Act (Switzerland)

The main purpose of the APA is to ensure that administrative procedures are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

The law also establishes the duty of authorities to provide reasons for their decisions and to ensure that they are properly motivated.

This includes the right to submit evidence and arguments, to request the examination of witnesses, and to have a hearing.

The law also requires authorities to provide individuals with access to their files and to inform them of the legal remedies available to challenge decisions.

The law requires authorities to publish their decisions in a manner that ensures their accessibility to the public, while also protecting the privacy of individuals.